Venture capital investment in European startups passed $ 52 billion last year, reflecting the market’s long-term growth trajectory and gradual stabilization after the out-sized peaks of 2021-2022 (driven largely by the COVID-19 pandemic), and the comparative slump of 2023, according to a new report. Although 2024 has seen political and regulatory turmoil, Europe’s talent pool […]
Sakana claims its AI-generated paper passed peer review — but it’s a bit more nuanced than that
Japanese startup Sakana said that its AI generated the first peer-reviewed scientific publication. But while the claim isn’t untrue, there are significant caveats to note. The debate swirling around AI and its role in the scientific process grows fiercer by the day. Many researchers don’t believe AI is quite ready to serve as a “co-scientist,” […]
“The Glory” Actress Park Ji Ah Has Passed Away
Actress Park Ji Ah, who starred in The Glory, has passed away at the age of 52. Park Ji Ah played the role of Song Hye Kyo‘s mother in The Glory. According to an exclusive report from JTBC, Park Ji Ah passed away due to a cerebral infarction, more commonly known as as ischemic stroke. […]
Why Barcelona passed on Joao Felix: The real story behind his return to Chelsea
Joao Felix is set to make a permanent return to Chelsea after a somewhat challenging period in his career as Barcelona decided against signing him. Despite spending last season on loan at Barcelona, the Spanish giants have decided not to pursue a permanent deal for the Portuguese forward. Instead, they opted for Dani Olmo, leaving […]
Former YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki has passed away at age 56
Tragedy has again struck a famous Silicon Valley family. Former YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki has passed away, according to social media posts by her husband, Dennis Troper, and by Google CEO Sundar Pichai. She was 56. Wrote Troper on Facebook earlier Friday night, “It is with profound sadness that I share the news of Susan […]