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Tech Giants Race to AGI: Revolution by 2026 Amid Ethical Hurdles
WebProNews
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August 1, 2025
In the high-stakes world of artificial intelligence, the pursuit of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI)—a system capable of performing any intellectual task that a human can—has become the ultimate prize for tech giants and startups alike....
France halts intake of Gazans over student's antisemitic posts
Yahoo News
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France said Friday it would suspend a programme receiving Palestinians from conflict-torn Gaza until an investigation into how a student accused of sharing antisemitic posts was allowed into the country was concluded. The move comes after...
France pauses Gazan arrivals after student's anti-Semitic posts
The National News
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All evacuations from Gaza to France have been temporarily suspended while authorities in Paris review how a Palestinian student who allegedly posted anti-Semitic messages online was allowed into the country. France has helped more than 500 people...
Poland To Buy 180 Korean K2 Tanks
Charter 97
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4 The contract is worth $6.7 billion. Poland on August 1 signed an executive contract to supply 180 more Korean K2 tanks, including the first in the polonized version K2PL, RMF24 reported. The contract is worth $6.7 billion. Vice Prime Minister...
Can Paris dethrone London as Europe’s tech champion? Oui
I News Cayman
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August 1, 2025
From fDi Beyond Borders Welcome everyone to a new episode of Beyond Borders. This week we look at the London–Paris tech rivalry in Europe. London has long been the dominant European start-up hub. Even when it comes to artificial intelligence, few...
EU Court deals blow to Meloni’s Albania migration deal
EurActiv
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August 1, 2025
The European Court of Justice has struck down the legal basis of Italy’s Albania migration deal, casting legal uncertainty over Rome’s €653.5 million plan to process migrants outside EU territory. At the heart of the case is the designation of...
New European border control system for non-EU travelers to launch this October
The Points Guy
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August 1, 2025
Travelers to certain European countries will soon experience a new border control process as Europe's long-awaited new Entry/Exit System, or EES, will begin its rollout this fall. The launch of the system, which will use biometric data to register...
Britain’s MPs charge VPNs to expenses as minister urges caution
Politico Europe
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July 31, 2025
The government has no plans to ban VPNs — which create a secure, encrypted connection over the internet — but is closely monitoring how young people use them. It’s not surprising that lawmakers use VPNs given they “handle highly sensitive...
Nasdaq leads selloff as tech stocks drag Wall Street lower
Proactive USA
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August 1, 2025
4:10pm: August starts on a down note Stocks closed sharply lower on Friday, capping a volatile week with broad declines across major indexes as investors weighed earnings, interest rate risks, and economic data. The Nasdaq Composite led the...
Climate Science Digest: August 1, 2025
Muser Press
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August 1, 2025
Explore the latest insights from top science journals in the Muser Press daily roundup (August 1, 2025), featuring impactful research on climate change challenges. Rainy tropics could face unprecedented droughts as an Atlantic current slows In a...
EU-US Tariff Deal: Total Sellout or Lesser Evil?
Bulgarian News Agency
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This article is based on content provided by agencies participating in the European Newsroom (ENR), including the Bulgarian News Agency. The European Union and the United States have concluded a trade deal. Or have they? A number of details are...
EU policy analysis: Protecting democracy
Open Access Government
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August 1, 2025
Connect develops and implements European Commission policies related to the digital economy, plus research and innovation, aiming to prepare Europe for the digital age through environmentally friendly technologies that enhance economic growth and...
France confirms long-range strike capability of SAMP/T NG interceptor
AeroTime News
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August 1, 2025
France’s defense procurement agency has successfully completed a second development test of the ASTER 30 Block 1NT missile, confirming the long-range interception capabilities of the future SAMP/T NG ‘MAMBA’ air defense system being jointly...
How Singapore is 'home' for two swimmers representing Spain and Ireland at the World Aquatics Championships
Channel News Asia
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August 1, 2025
'When he told me that he was going to Singapore for worlds, I was really excited," said Weiler Sastre, 20, who is Spain's national record holder in the 100m backstroke. "We also went to the same place for a training camp in Malaysia in Kuching, so...
EU to Introduce Biometric Checks in Place of Passport Stamps
BGNES
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August 1, 2025
Starting October 12, passport stamps for travelers entering and exiting the European Union will be replaced by biometric checks, officials have confirmed, according to the BBC. The new Entry/Exit System (EES) will eliminate current paper-based...
NTI Boilers treats Canadian contractors to headquarters visit in Italy
HPAC
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August 1, 2025
Alongside visits to historical landmarks across Italy’s Marche region, the visit included a tour of NTI parent company Ariston’s facilities, history and technologies. NTI Boilers’ leadership team, alongside 10 Canadian contractors, visited parent...
US govt, Big Tech unite to build one stop national health data platform
Biometric Update
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August 1, 2025
The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), in coordination with the White House and more than 60 leading health technology companies, is embarking on a sweeping transformation of how Americans access and manage their medical data....
Schengen Visa to Go Digital? Here’s All You Need To Know For Next Trip To Europe
News18
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August 1, 2025
Last Updated:August 01, 2025, 23:47 IST Under the new EES framework, the biometric data of non-EU nationals be collected and stored for three years. The EES will also benefit frequent travellers, including cross-border commutersThe European Union...
Science Popular Mechanics Scientists Are Hunting Down Humanity's Earliest Artificial Memories
Yahoo News
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"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story: Researchers analyzed bone markings from 70,000-year-old artifacts to determine if artificial memory...
EU chief's texts to a pharma boss during pandemic were likely erased, the NYT reports
The Independent
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August 1, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...