EU-Funded European Films Earn 15 Oscar Nominations, Showcasing Global Impact of Creative Europe MEDIA Programme

Six films supported by European Union funding have received a combined 15 nominations at the Academy Awards, highlighting the global reach of European cinema and the impact of public investment in the film industry. The recognition was detailed in the European Commission’s digital policy website in an article titled “Six EU-funded films nominated for 15…

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Wired Analysis Explores How Right-Wing Online Influencers Are Transitioning From Digital Platforms Into Government Power

A new analysis from Wired examines the growing intersection between digital political culture and formal governance, arguing that a generation of right-wing online personalities has begun to move from shaping political narratives on social media to occupying positions within government and political institutions. In the video report “Trendlines: How Right-Wing Influencers Infiltrated the Government,” published…

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Engineers Behind Continuous Batching Say Idle GPU Time Is the Next Big AI Infrastructure Waste

A group of engineers known for pioneering “continuous batching,” a technique now widely used to speed up large language model inference, is arguing that the industry is still wasting vast amounts of expensive GPU capacity. According to a recent VentureBeat report titled “The team behind continuous batching says your idle GPUs should be running,” the…

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EU Regulators Release Stakeholder Feedback on Draft Guidance Linking Digital Markets Act and GDPR Enforcement

The European Commission and the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) have published stakeholder submissions received during a public consultation on draft joint guidance addressing how the European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) interacts with existing data protection rules. The initiative, detailed in the article “Commission and EDPB publish contributions to consultation on draft joint guidelines…

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EU backs Grenoble start‑up Mantle8 with €2.06m to advance natural hydrogen exploration technology

A French start-up working on the emerging field of naturally occurring hydrogen has received significant European support as policymakers seek new pathways to clean energy. According to a report titled “EU awards Mantle8 €2.06m to advance natural hydrogen technologies in Grenoble,” published by the website Innovation News Network, the European Union has awarded €2.06m to…

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Oracle Sets Aside $2.1 Billion for Major Restructuring as Cloud and AI Shift Raises Layoff Concerns

Oracle is preparing for a significant restructuring that could include job cuts, setting aside approximately $2.1 billion to cover related expenses, according to reporting by The Economic Times in the article titled “Oracle Prepares for Layoffs, Sets Aside $2.1 Billion for Restructuring.” The move signals a substantial operational shift at the US enterprise software giant…

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Infosys Plans Rs 290 Crore Expansion of Mohali Development Centre to Add 3000 Seats and Strengthen North India Presence

Infosys is expanding its delivery capacity in northern India with a new investment aimed at scaling up its development centre in Mohali, underscoring the company’s continued push to broaden its footprint beyond traditional technology hubs. The development was reported by The Economic Times in an article titled “Infosys expands Mohali centre with Rs 290 crore…

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New Molecular Printing Technology Enables Faster On-Site Detection of PFAS Contamination

Growing global concern about per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination has intensified the search for faster and more practical testing methods. A recent report by Innovation News Network, in an article titled “BAMS molecular printing platform transforms on-site PFAS analysis,” highlights a technological development aimed at significantly improving how these persistent pollutants are detected in…

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“Israel Electric Corporation Joins Forces with Google to Minimize Power Plant Emissions Using AI”

In an ambitious cross-industry collaboration, Israel’s national electric company and Google have announced a partnership aiming to reduce air pollution and emissions produced by power plants, according to a recent report by Calcalistech titled “Google Cloud and the Israel Electric Corporation to collaborate on AI and renewable energy project.” This initiative marks a significant stride…

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