2024-12-23

I tried out 3 media outlets’ AI chatbots. Here’s what happened

Many legacy media outlets are dipping into the AI space. But what is the user experience like, and what exactly is the goal here? [...]

2024-12-23

Unfair decisions by AI could make us indifferent to bad behaviour by humans

Artificial intelligence (AI) makes important decisions that affect our everyday lives. These decisions are implemented by firms and institutions in the name of efficiency. They can help determine who [...]

2024-12-23

These will be the most in-demand programming languages in 2025

Across Europe, skills shortages are emerging as a key challenge. The Council of the European Union says this is driven by demographic change, demand for new skillsets, and poor working conditions in s [...]

2024-12-23

Social media companies might use facial recognition to ban underage users under UK plan

The UK may soon use facial recognition to keep underage kids off social media. Tech companies would be forced to comply. [...]

2024-12-20

4 key traits this Silicon Valley VC looks for in founders

Every year, millions of businesses are created around the world. In order for these big ideas to turn into successful startups, most of them will inevitably come up against the challenges of fundraisi [...]

2024-12-20

One smart ring to rule them all? Finnish startup Oura raises $200M

Finnish startup Oura has closed its Series D funding round at $200mn, bringing the smart ring maker’s valuation to a cosy $5.2bn. Oura’s smart ring uses 20 biometric markers to track sleep, physi [...]

2024-12-19

German startup behind electric ‘microliner’ lands €14M runway

Munich-based startup Vaeridion has secured €14mn to develop an electric aircraft that it hopes will whisk passengers on short-haul routes around Europe by 2030.  “The microliner looks like a regu [...]

2024-12-18

Hostaway secures $365M to cash in on short-term rental boom 

Short-term rental platforms like Airbnb have transformed travel. They’ve made it easier for tourists to access personalised, private accommodations and for property owners to monetise their spaces. [...]

2024-12-17

Dutch startups raised $3.5B in 2024. Here are the 10 largest funding rounds

It’s been a great year for the Dutch startup ecosystem.  Venture capitalists have, so far, invested $3.5bn into Netherlands-based early-stage companies, according to Dealroom data. That makes 2024 [...]