A private space mission launched four European astronauts to the International Space Station on Thursday, in a milestone for a region desperate to boost its space credentials following a series of setbacks. …
This ‘digital twin’ of the planet could rival Google Earth — here’s how you can try it
French startup Kermap has developed a ‘digital twin’ of the Earth that claims to offer the most up-to-date views of our home planet. The programme is called Nimbo Earth Online and it…
Goodbye snowmobiles. Welcome the silent, electric MoonBike
There’s a silent revolution underway on snowy slopes across the globe. It is being led by packs of ultra-quiet, lightweight, electric snowpeds. And leading this uprising is French aeronautical engineer Nicolas Muron. …
AI design startup shuns Stable Diffusion for in-house foundation model
An AI design startup/generator will swerve the likes of Stable Diffusion after raising $12mn (€11mn) to build its own foundation model. Recraft is billed as the first-ever AI tool for generating and…
EU wants music streaming platforms to pay artists more fairly
The European Parliament has called for more fairness and transparency in the music streaming sector, including better pay for smaller artists. Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) overwhelmingly voted to adopt the…
Certificates for copyright-compliant AI are here — but ChatGPT won’t get one
A new certificate for copyright-compliant AI aims to protect creators — but don’t expect ChatGPT to get the stamp of approval. Named Fairly Trained, the initiative arrives amid a brewing backlash against generative…
World’s largest carbon capture plant is UK’s ‘next big white elephant’
In a move that has sparked widespread criticism from scientists and politicians alike, the UK government has approved plans to install carbon capture technology at Britain’s largest power plant. Under the plans,…
Inside DeepL: How the startup is rivalling machine translation giants
AI translation has transformed the way we communicate, breaking down language barriers in an unprecedented way. The sector’s global market size is projected to reach $12.3bn (€11.3bn) by 2026 — and big…
EU bets on quantum tech to boost its cybersecurity needs
The EU has launched the Nostradamus project, aiming to enable high-level cybersecurity with quantum tech. Led by Deutsche Telekom, Nostradamus is an industry consortium, including academia and companies such as Thales and…
TNW Podcast: Domestic robots from Norway; a chat with Reface’s Anton Volovyk ????????
Welcome to the new episode of the TNW Podcast — the show where we discuss the latest developments in the European technology ecosystem and feature interviews with some of the most interesting…