The city is exploring the idea of forming a new advisory group focused on technology. This board would help elected officials understand complex topics like artificial intelligence, privacy rules, and surveillance tools. During a late-night meeting, council members reviewed an early draft of the pla
Across Europe, leaders have hammered out a bold new strategy: make more of the continent’s own gadgets and digital brains instead of relying so much on factories and firms from other parts of the world. The centerpiece is a push to build bigger chip plants on the continent so cars, phones and even f
A tech firm working on AI isn’t expanding its training team right now. Instead, it’s putting new hires on hold. This surprising pause affects experts who teach chatbots how to handle everything from jokes to tax laws. The company has spent months bringing in accountants, scientists, and even comedia
When AMD brought back the Ryzen 7 5800X3D for a tenth birthday, they didn’t just dust off the old blueprints like a video game save file. The chip first launched in 2020 with a special trick: extra memory stacked right on top of the processor. That trick used the very first version of TSMC’s 3D stac
Healthcare systems worldwide are struggling with more patients and fewer workers. Many countries now rely on digital helpers to fill the gaps. One such tool is Remote Care Assist, a video-call system that lets home care staff ask experts for advice in real time. But the big question is: will the nur
Lilly has secured exclusive rights to use Ascidian’s RNA exon‑editing platform for new kidney disease treatments. The system can fix faulty genes without permanently changing a patient’s DNA, offering an alternative to traditional CRISPR methods. The deal gives Ascidian up to $1. 9 billion, split
DeepSeek, a Chinese artificial‑intelligence firm known for its V3 and R1 models, plans to raise about $7. 4 billion in its first round of external funding. The deal could value the company at up to $59 billion, putting it among China’s biggest tech financings. The startup has grown without outsid
The company has reshuffled its senior ranks, adding and promoting leaders across tech, operations, finance, law, and golf ties. These moves aim to boost day‑to‑day performance while building long‑term value for a worldwide network of venues. Jay Spears steps in as chief information officer, takin
A new panel discussion in Paris revealed that big banks are hesitant to use public blockchains. The main reason, according to a top executive from a $1. 74 trillion asset manager, is that blockchain technology removes the need for banks to act as middlemen in transactions. When a smart contract can
A new fiber sensor can spot tiny starch traces in water used for cleaning food. It helps stop cross‑contamination and keeps water clean. The device is built from a special fiber design that mixes regular multimode fiber with a core‑less section. A gel layer sits on the core‑less part to capture star
