— Q: Only 8 percent of European companies currently use AI, according to a report published in July. How do you want to reach the target of 75 percent by 2030? — Q: President von der Leyen instructed you to develop a “Cloud and AI development plan” to boost computing power and data storage to … Read more
Getting the IPR framework right now to unleash long-term innovation EU policies adopted in the next five years will be foundational for Europe’s innovative ecosystem to thrive in the long term, improving conditions for the next wave of intellectual property lifecycles that can take over a decade to bear fruit. A smart and strategic policy … Read more
This summer, I bought my wife a vintage watch—a model called the Big Crown Pointer Date, made by the Swiss company Oris. The watch was manufactured in 1995, and is small, elegant, and mechanical, which means that it doesn’t contain a battery; instead, you wind it, and it tells the time using an ingenious system … Read more
The meetings, first reported by POLITICO’s Brussels Playbook, come as the fear of former U.S. President Trump returning to the White House permeates the highest echelons of power in Europe’s capital. Small groups of the 27 EU countries’ ambassadors met Thursday and Friday with Brussels’ top officials, including European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR: The 15-year investment plan by US-based firm Amazon Web Services (AWS) proves Malaysia is fast becoming the premier regional destination for digital investments, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Expressing his confidence over the RM29.2bil AWS Asia Pacific (Malaysia) Region project, the Prime Minister said he hoped the firm would shorten its development period … Read more
Prajakta Koli is set for Climate Week 2024 which is scheduled to be held in New York City this month. As one of the Indian representatives at this event, the Mumbai-based Koli will unveil her ambitious plan to launch a global youth climate movement. Drawing upon her experience as UNDP India’s first Youth Climate Champion, … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR: Digital investment totalling RM185.3bil has been approved from 2021 to June this year, including projects from leading companies such as Nvidia Corp and Amazon Web Services, says the Prime Minister. Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the efforts to attract investment in strategic digital sectors continue to be coordinated through the ‘Digital Investment Office’ … Read more
Background The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) in 2023 propelled it into the spotlight, prompting increasing questions over how AI could be used to support the healthcare system. Deployed well and in the appropriate contexts, AI has the potential to help the healthcare system overcome a range of challenges. With the field of AI … Read more
After several years of exploring the possibility of introducing a digital currency in Canada, the central bank is shelving the idea. The Bank of Canada confirmed to CBC News it has shifted its focus away from the idea of introducing a digital Canadian dollar, which could be used for online purchases and money transfers. The … Read more
Tupperware Brands, the company that revolutionized food storage decades ago, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Tupperware, based in Orlando, Fla., plans to continue operating during the bankruptcy proceedings and will seek court approval for a sale, “in order to protect its iconic brand,” the company said just before midnight on Tuesday. The company … Read more
