The changes aim to protect the companys edge in AI, the sources said. Acquired by Googlein 2014, DeepMind has long been a leader in computer science breakthroughs. She fears DeepMinds restrictions will hinder technological advances. DeepMinds decision marks the end of an era of openness and collaboration in AI research, she said. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. But Abildgaard warns the drawbacks will far outweigh the benefits. Researchers across industries will have less access to DeepMinds undoubtedly impressive work, she said....

Every entrepreneur has to overcome obstacles, but few have faced the challenges of Oleksandr Kosovan. As the founder and CEO of Ukrainian scaleup MacPaw, Kosovan runs his business in a country under invasion. The company has even been hit by missile barrages. As relentless Russian bombing and shelling pummel Ukraine, his team presses on with their work. In October, they released a new version of CleanMyMac, MacPaws flagship maintenance and optimisation product....

Gone are the days when a bean bag and free kombucha made your office cool. Todays top tech talent wants something far more valuable: their health. This transition will not only transform employment perks, but also create a new tech market. Engelens vision draws on deep experience. Across three decades in healthcare, his work has spanned acute care, ambulance services, and dispatch centres. He also delivers 100 keynotes a year across the globe about the subject....

40% off TNW Conference! It identifies 65startupsin this space, 54 of which are European, which have collectively raised $900mn. These could significantly reduce AIs energy consumption by improving efficiency and thermal performance in computing hardware. One of the leading innovators in this space is Welsh startupSpace Forge. It could dramatically increase processing speed, as demonstrated by Germanys Black Semiconductor. The companys photonics processors could transmit signals 100 to 1,000 times faster than traditional electronic chips....

ESA initially designed the Mars rover alongside Roscosmos, Russias space agency, as part of the ExoMars programme. The British government will fund the lander via the UK Space Agency. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. The ExoMars spacecraft is set to launch from the US in 2028. Arrival on Mars is expected by 2030. If successful, it will be Europes first rover to be sent to Mars. A combination of a heat shield, parachutes, and braking rockets will slow down the landerjust before touchdown....

The launchpad remains intact and no one was injured, Isar said. Drone and pad footage from Isar Aerospaces Spectrum launch. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. With this result, we feel confident to approach our second flight. Spectrums first flight carried no payload. Isar Aerospace said the aim of the launch was to collect as much data and experience as possible. Spectrum launch vehicles 2 and 3 are already in production, Isar said....

Five high-flying scaleups from the Benelux region have made it into TECH5 the Champions League of Technology. The classy quintet joins an exclusive group of Europes fastest-growing tech companies. But first, the contenders have to win their regional title. Our evaluation led us to the following five finalists, listed in random order: 1. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. DataSnipperhas emerged as a shining star of Dutch tech. The company was profitable early on, scaled rapidly, and recently hit a $1bn valuation....

The declaration stressed the need for removing barriers and simplifying EU rules and procedures. They emphasised the need for a reviewed digital rulebook that is deregulated where possible and avoids unnecessary red tape. A startup group has called for the ministers to back up their words with actions. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. The S9+ argues that startups are the foundation of economic growth. The claim is based on solid ground....

Teslas slip came despite total EV sales on the continent rising 28% over the same period. Analysts havelinkedthe slump to Teslas aging model lineup and growing backlash against CEO Elon Musks increasingly polarising behaviour. Teslas Model Y has been the best-selling EV in Europe for two years in a row. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. Swedens Polestar sold 2,000 cars, representing an 84% jump. The company has beenactively targetingdisgruntled Tesla owners with special offers on its EVs....

In the summer of 2018, a devastating fire tore through Greeces Attica region. That question set off years of research into computer simulations for predicting wildfire risk and behaviour. 40% off TNW Conference! Pinepeaks algorithms forecast the probability that a wildfire will occur with up to 90% accuracy. Now, Pinepeak is looking to scale up. The startup has just been admitted to an accelerator that might enable it to do just that....

Thats according to its developer, UK startup Phasecraft. This could lead to technological leaps in various fields, from energy to manufacturing and medicine. Currently, quantum computers are not yet fast enough to make those world-changing calculations. Phasecrafts newalgorithm, called THRIFT, promises to accelerate the process. The findings were published inNature Communicationstoday. In the past few months alone, Google launched a chip calledWillow,Microsoft unveiledMajorana,and Amazon revealedOcelot. Advances in quantum computing are only good news for Phasecraft....

In the EU and the UK, 23andMe users are covered by versions ofthe GDPR. However, the ICO has previously ruled that 23andMe may have violated its privacy rules. In the US, meanwhile, the legal protections vary. Yet with 23andMes track record, neither the companys assurances nor legal protections may quell customers fears. During bankruptcy proceedings, the company may also have fewer resources at its disposal to fight off hackers. And under new ownership, things look even more uncertain....

BlackRocks product is called an iShares Bitcoin ETP (exchange-traded products). ETPs let investors buy and sell Bitcoin without directly owning the cryptocurrency. They are traded on stock exchanges and track the price of Bitcoin. This bang out of investment vehicle is gaining momentum globally. Investors have already poured a combined$50bn into BlackRocks Bitcoin ETPs in the US. The legislation provides a clear and structured framework for launching new products.In theUS, oversight is more fragmented....