Off the back of US strike, UK union sets minimum pay for video game performers

The rise of AI and synthetic media has not done much to improve the situation. Game On! The recommendations are part of Equitys Game On! The rates are intended for AAA games. That is, games that are high-budget, high-profile and produced and distributed by major game publishers. you’re free to find them in their entiretyhere. Story byLinnea Ahlgren Linnea is the senior editor at TNW, having joined in April 2023....

August 7, 2024 · 1 min · 82 words · Michael Walters

Space balloon for tourists set for landmark test flight

A space balloon for tourists is set for a test flight in Saudi Arabia this September. Spanish startupHalo Spacebuilt the balloon for zero-emission trips into the stratosphere. Each ticketis expectedto cost around 150,000. On each flight, Halo plans to welcome aboard eight passengers and one pilot. The balloon will then ascend to altitudes of up to 35km. From this lofty perch in the sky, the tourists will enjoy views of the cosmos....

August 7, 2024 · 2 min · 279 words · Brian Golden

TNW Podcast: Jennifer Goodall on brain-computer interface tech; first robotic surgery on UK child

40% off TNW Conference! Feel free to email us with any questions, suggestions, and opinions atpodcast@thenextweb.com. Story byLinnea Ahlgren Linnea is the senior editor at TNW, having joined in April 2023. Dabbles in gaming and fitness wearables. But first, coffee.

August 7, 2024 · 1 min · 40 words · William Pearson

UK space data pioneer books maiden flight on SpaceX’s Falcon 9

A stargazing satellite called Mauve has booked a flight onSpaceXsFalcon 9 rocket. Mauve is the brainchild of British startupBlues Skies Space. The London-based company has a unique plan for the satellite. After launching into space in October 2025, Mauve will turn its onboard telescope towards the cosmos. The 13cm equipment will then observe hundreds of stars in ultraviolet and visible wavelengths. Scientists will scan the data for insights on stellar flares andmagnetic activity....

August 7, 2024 · 2 min · 314 words · Christopher Peterson

Philosophy is crucial in the age of AI

New scientific understanding and engineering techniques have always impressed and frightened. No doubt they will continue to do so.OpenAIrecently announced thatit anticipates superintelligence AI surpassing human abilities this decade. OpenAI is calling for top machine-learning researchers and engineers to help them tackle the problem. But might philosophers have something to contribute? To begin to answer this, it is worth stressing that philosophy has been instrumental toAIsince its inception. One significant step was the German philosopher Gottlob Freges development of modern logic in the late 19th century....

August 6, 2024 · 2 min · 284 words · Hannah Rodriguez

Report: Sweden’s startup ecosystem retains EU lead, but loses momentum

Thats according to this yearsGlobal Startup Ecosystem Index Reportby StartupBlink. In the past decade, the Nordic nation has emerged as one of the worlds top tier startup hubs. Home to over 7,000startupsand scaleups, Sweden has also minted 41 unicorns to date. This includes high-profile companies such as Spotify, Klarna, and NorthVolt. 40% off TNW Conference! Another important element is a global approach to growth. Sweden now has 12 cities in the global 1,000 down from 19 last year....

August 6, 2024 · 1 min · 189 words · Larry Jackson

Terra Quantum wins US Air Force contract for quantum-resistant network study

They will also be obligatory for US federal government departments, as well as for government contractors. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. Founded in 2019, it offers services in quantum algorithms, computing, and security. Post-quantum cryptography (PQC) are proactive cryptographic algorithms and protocols designed to withstand attacks from these hypothetical machines. Quantum Random Number Generators (QRNGs) leverage quantum mechanics to generate random numbers. Naturally, this ensures high security for cryptographic keys....

August 6, 2024 · 2 min · 225 words · Paula Freeman

‘Switzerland of quantum computing’ raises $75M for error-correction chip

Quantum technologies hold the potential to forever alter the way in which we think about computation. There are so-called superconducting qubits, trapped-ion qubits, photonic qubits, neutral atom qubits, and more. However, they all have one thing in common they are prone to errors. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. These cause qubits to lose their quantum states, and affect the performance and reliability of quantum computers. The best quantum computers today can perform a few hundred operations before being overwhelmed by errors....

August 6, 2024 · 2 min · 245 words · Christine Anthony

ADHD app launches ‘lifeline’ to treatment, calls for healthcare reforms

A new app hopes to provide a lifeline to the 2.5 million people in the UK with ADHD. Longford had a breakthrough when a doctor recommended a new approach. Developed by scientists at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital, the framework divides treatment into five modules. Each module corresponds to skills that address a common ADHD impairment, from coping with distractions to addressing procrastination. 40% off TNW Conference! Suddenly, everything started to make sense, he said....

August 5, 2024 · 2 min · 357 words · John Hernandez

Minds are ‘not currency for social media,’ says EU as TikTok kills Lite Rewards

They can then exchange these points for rewards, such as Amazon vouchers. The strategy is as simple as it is disturbing: rewarding screen time with financial incentives. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. The ByteDance-owned company launched the feature in France and Spain in March. A month later, the European Commissionopened an official probe. The Commission said that it will closely monitor the companys compliance. Potential violations can lead to fines of up to 6% of its global annual turnover....

August 5, 2024 · 1 min · 116 words · Karen Snow

1 million signatures could make killing video games illegal in the EU

Should it succeed in getting 1 million signatures, theEuropeanCommission will have to consider making it law. An increasing number of games rely on servers to run. 40% off TNW Conference! The move,described by many Redditusers as stealing, sparked a new wave of outrage over the practice. What is a European Citizens initiative? It would also apply to games that are free to play but offer microtransaction features to customers. it’s possible for you to watch the campaign video below for more details, and find the petitionhere....

August 2, 2024 · 1 min · 120 words · Erica Chavez

Death from overwork: AI app pitches solution to Japan’s ‘karoshi’ problem

Its Friday, and you know what that means! Thats right its time to talk about working yourself to death. Its a fate we could all face. Its a tough life, I know thanks for all your thoughts and prayers. But at least Im not in Japan. The demise often arrives after a heart attack or stroke. Theres also a cheerful cause of death called karojisatsu overwork suicide. 40% off TNW Conference!...

August 2, 2024 · 2 min · 341 words · Miranda Johnson

EU AI Act enters into force, sets global standard for AI governance

The European Unions AI Act entered into force yesterday. It is the worlds first comprehensive regulation for artificial intelligence. First agreed upon inDecember 2023, the law is applying a risk-based approach. Thestrictest measuresonly apply to high-risk systems, including tools related to employment and law enforcement. The regulation entirely prohibits AI systems deemed unacceptable, such a social scoring or police profiling. For minimal-risk AI, such as spam filters, there are no additional requirements....

August 2, 2024 · 2 min · 218 words · Robert Chambers