US Energy Department Taps Big Tech for AI Research
DOE Launches Genesis Mission The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced agreements with 24 organizations, including tech giants Microsoft, Google, and Nvidia, to advance the Genesis Mission. This national program…
UK to Ban Nudification Apps in AI Deepfake Crackdown
UK Government Targets Nudification Apps The UK government announced plans to ban so-called "nudification" apps. This move is part of a wider strategy to reduce violence against women and girls.…
Nexi TPG Deal: Company Rejects Offer for Digital Banking Unit
Nexi Declines TPG Offer Italian fintech company Nexi announced on Thursday that it will not proceed with U.S. private equity fund TPG's offer to buy its digital banking unit. The…
Nokia Patent UK: Acer, Asus, and Hisense Win Streaming Patent Case
UK Court Grants Interim Licence Taiwanese tech companies Acer and Asus, along with China-based Hisense, won a ruling from London’s High Court on Thursday in their global patent dispute with…
Mexico Antitrust Stops Google from Forcing Android on Phones
Mexico’s Antitrust Ruling Against Google Mexico’s antitrust commission announced on Thursday that it resolved a case over competition issues in the mobile operating system market. The investigation focused on Google’s…
Zara Uses AI to Generate Fashion Imagery with Real-Life Models
Zara Embraces AI in Fashion Imagery Zara has joined the growing number of fast-fashion brands using AI to generate images of real models wearing different outfits. This approach speeds up…
Photovoltaics in Security and Defence Systems
Photovoltaics offer a fresh alternative to traditional energy sources, enhancing safety and control through advanced monitoring systems in security and defence. Can these tiny devices, made from micrometre-thick semiconductor layers,…
BioNxt Tackles Dysphagia with Innovative Thin-Film Drug Delivery
BioNxt Solutions Inc. is making strides in addressing dysphagia, a common but often underestimated challenge in medicine. Dysphagia, or difficulty swallowing, can reduce treatment adherence, especially for chronic and autoimmune…
The Quantum Universe: Where Particle Physics Meets Quantum Science
Advances in quantum science and high-energy particle physics are transforming detection capabilities. Superconducting Microwire Single-Photon Detectors (SMSPDs) now offer enhanced sensitivity for high-energy particle experiments, supporting studies beyond the Standard…
Mantis: A Small Satellite With Outsized Impact
Open Cosmos recently completed the MANTIS mission (Mission and Agile Nanosatellite for Terrestrial Imagery Services), delivering high-resolution Earth observation (EO) data for energy, mining, and environmental sectors. The mission showcases…
