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Bild, one of the largest German newspapers, will replace people holding a number of editorial positions with artificial intelligence. We are talking about hundreds of layoffs. This was reported by The Guardian, citing an email from Bild’s publisher, Axel Springer Verlag, to employees. It is noted that as part of a €100 million cost-cutting program, […]
The EU has unveiled plans to ban European companies from creating crucial modern technologies such as supercomputers, artificial intelligence, and advanced microchips in countries such as China. This was reported by Politico. The European Economic Security Strategy, to be presented by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, will outline Brussels’ plans to regulate investment […]
Volocopter, a German company developing electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, continues to make efforts to overcome obstacles to launching a commercial flying taxi service. According to Reuters, the company expects to launch the world’s first commercial flying taxi service in Paris before the Olympic Games, which begin on July 26, 2024. Volocopter will […]
“The counteroffensive on the southern front, in Zaporizhzhia and Donetsk region synchronized with the active actions of the Ukrainian Armed Forces near Bakhmut and Avdiivka, and intriguing reports are coming from the left bank of Kherson region,” Espresso reports. Counteroffensive in the South of Ukraine During the two weeks of the counteroffensive, the Ukrainian Armed […]
Pratt & Whitney is in the final stage of the preliminary design review (PDR) of the F135 engine upgrade for the fifth generation F-35 Lightning II fighter aircraft. The company plans to start the detailed design phase of the Engine Core Upgrade (ECU) program in the early stages of next year. Pratt & Whitney is […]
European antitrust authorities are planning to launch a formal investigation into the deal between software giant Adobe and cloud-based design platform Figma, the Financial Times reports. The investigation, which could last for several months, threatens to cancel the $20 billion deal. This move by the EU reflects the growing concern of regulators about the possible […]
Lviv Airport could resume operations as part of the humanitarian corridor, said Maksym Kozytskyi, head of the Lviv Regional State Administration, in early June. “This is one of the important things we are looking forward to. We hope that since there is now a grain corridor, there can be a humanitarian [air corridor] provided by […]
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology, located in the United States, has introduced a megawatt engine for electric airplanes. As noted, the development can overcome one of the key problems associated with the electrification of large aircraft. The electric motor promises a power of 1 MW with a dead weight of about 58 kg. With this […]
Belgium will become a new participant in the program to develop a European sixth-generation fighter jet. This was stated by French President Emmanuel Macron. What is known Last week, a number of media outlets wrote about Belgium’s desire to join the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) project. There were talks about participating as an observer, […]
The Armed Forces of Ukraine are making progress on the Melitopol and Berdiansk directions. This was reported by the spokesman for the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Andriy Kovalev. It is noted that the defenders are conducting successful operations in the areas of Novodarivka – Pryiutne, Makarivka – Rivne, Novodanylivka – Robotyno […]