France, in particular, is positioning itself as a safe haven for scientists. Yann LeCun, Metas chief AI scientist,calledMacrons announcement a smart move. LeCun has previously criticised Trumps cuts to science funding at institutions such as Harvard, Columbia, and NASA. 40% off TNW Conference! [Europe] may have an opportunity to attract some of the best scientists in the world. European institutions are already seizing that opportunity. Belgiums Vrije Universiteit Brussel has opened a similar programme targeting American scientists under threat....

Deezer said on Wednesday that users are adding over 20,000 fully AI-generated tracks to its platform each day. In January, Deezer launched a tool that detects AI-generated music. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. Thanks to the tool, Deezer is already removing fully AI-generated content from the algorithmic recommendations, Herault said. The company also plans to develop a tagging system for fully AI-generated content, it said in January. Deezers tool stands out in an industry that largely seems to be turning a blind eye to the issue....

This has long made the exoplanet a top candidate in humanitys search for alien life. How did the team spot signs of extraterrestrial life? It’s free, every week, in your inbox. To arrive at their conclusions, the scientists employed a technique known as transit spectroscopy. The newfindings support existingtheoriesthatK2-18b is ahycean planet home tovast oceans and a hydrogen-rich atmosphere. Madhusudhan and his teamadmit that an unknown chemical process may be the source of these gases....

Paebbl has opened its first demo plant in Rotterdam as it looks to ramp up its carbon capture technology. Now, the site is purportedly the worlds biggest plant capable of continuously mineralising CO2. Paebbl said the plant was completed in record time with the help of Dutch engineering companies Spie and Vicoma. The project also received an undisclosed financial investment from the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO). It’s free, every week, in your inbox....

A new contest is searching for solutions to a defining problem of the AI era: soaring energy consumption. TheEnergy Innovation for AI Startup Challengelaunches amid growing concern over the environmental cost of artificial intelligence. Demand from dedicated AI data centres alone is forecast to more than quadruple. The surge threatens to deepen an already critical issue. 40% off TNW Conference! Its also a problem we need tech to solve. Thatsthe impetus behind theEnergy Innovation for AI Startup Challenge....

40% off TNW Conference! RapidDestoyer isnt the only direct-energy weapon the UK is working on. Defence tech is a key theme of this years Assembly, the invite-only policy track ofTNW Conference. The event takes place on June 19 and 20 a week before the NATO Summit arrives in Amsterdam. Tickets for TNW Conference arenow on sale use the code TNWXMEDIA2025 to grab an exclusive discount. Story bySion Geschwindt Sion is a freelance science and technology reporter, specialising in climate and energy....

The Trump administrations sweeping tariffs have ruffled feathers across the world and reignited Europes push for digital sovereignty. Together, the big threeaccount for more than 50% of the continents cloud market. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. These alternative cloud providers may not match the scale and breadth of services offered by the US hyperscalers. They do, however, offer something very attractive in these uncertain geopolitical times:datasovereignty and privacy....

To the right of the entrance sign stands a hefty, metal blue door. My initial impression isthe sound a low, steady purr punctuated by a bizarre rhythmic pumping noise. That, I would later discover, was the heartbeat of a quantum computer. 40% off TNW Conference! That makes machines like these among the coldest places in the known universe. But ultra-cold isnt enough qubits also need near-perfect isolation from other particles in the air....

Dutch neobank Bunq, Europes second-largest digital bank, is gearing up to expand across the Atlantic. These will include features like automatic transfers and Mastercard-backed debit cards. However, Bunq isnt diving into the deep end just yet. A US banking licence would let Bunq operate like a fully regulated American bank. It would be able to offer checking and savings accounts, hold deposits directly, and issue credit. Like most neobanks, Bunq doesnt have physical branches....

These plastic-fantastic portraits are the latest AI-powered photo trend to sweep the internet especially LinkedIn. After digital avatars andStudio Ghibli-inspiredselfies, we now have the action figure, produced using ChatGPTs free image generator. Its all fun and games, right? But look closer, and behind the gloss and giggles lies some pretty crucial fine print. With this action figure, sustainability is not included. 40% off TNW Conference! Creating AI-generated images from written prompts uses at least double that amount, according todatafrom HuggingFace....

Now, British carmaker McMurtry has turned that wild idea into a reality for the first time. In a stunt that would make Batman jealous, McMurtry drove its insanely fast electric Speirling flipped over. But the Speirling is afan car. This system means the Speirling can generate 2,000kg of downforce on demand. Just an insane amount of downforce. Stuck in tunnel traffic? Just drive up the wall, flip upside down, and cruise on the ceiling....

A whopping 83% of the surveys respondents think that moment will come within 10 years or less. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. The discrepancy in estimates reflects the uncertainty over whenquantumwill have its breakout moment. It also points to a broader confusion over quantum jargon. Quantum utility will mean that quantum computers cansolve meaningful real-world problems. That makes the next finding from the survey quite fitting. Quantum utility challenges Over half of the respondentsbelieve misconceptions about quantum computing are actively hindering advancement....

Five fast-rising scaleups from the DACH region have qualified for TECH5 the Champions League of Technology. Collectively, the three nations have created a regional tech powerhouse. Individually, each of them has unique strengths. Germany leads with a booming startup scene in Berlin and a deep tech hub in Munich. The county also hadEuropes second-highest total VC investment last year, after the UK. 40% off TNW Conference! Switzerland blends scientific excellence, fintech nous, and blockchain leadership....