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The opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not represent in any way the editorial position of Euronews. There may not be a silver bullet solution to climate change, but AI-based research can help us find solutions to the most complex crisis of our time, Marijana Novak and Megan Murdie write. ADVERTISEMENTBy now, most of us are familiar with certain language models, like ChatGPT or OpenAI, which have become almost omnipresent in public discourse surrounding artificial intelligence. They’ve made an extraordinary splash, met with both praise and disdain, prompting a larger discussion about the place of…

It is hoped that the unveiling of a major new financial centre in the Democratic Republic of Congo will usher in a new era for the country, one which places transparency and accountability at the heart of future development.The Centre Financier de Kinshasa opened on December 19th with DRC President Félix Tshisekedi;DRC Prime Minister, Sama Lukonde; Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of Sao Tome, Patrice Emery Trovoada; Aimé Boji Sangara, Minister of State, Minister Budget Nicolas Kazadi, the Minister of Finance;; and Turhan Mildon, CEO of Turkish construction company Milvest, in attendance. The result of a close collaboration with…

Euronews Business takes a closer look at what investments are most likely to yield in the new year, amidst various uncertainties in the global economy. ADVERTISEMENT2023 was a roller coaster of a year for the markets, fuelled by rate-cut expectations from the US, the UK and Europe, global tensions erupting in the Middle East and, not least of all, disappointing news from China’s economy.The best bets of 2023 seemed to be made around the tech sector**, led by giants such as Nvidia** and Alphabet benefiting from their AI prospects, while cryptocurrencies and stocks of weight-loss drugs have also had huge…

High profile competition cases against Apple and Starbucks have raised awareness and added to political pressure, despite legal setbacks, Euronews was told ADVERTISEMENTA recent set of court judgments leaves the European Commission’s battle to curb tax avoidance using competition powers looking in bad shape as it enters the last year of its mandate.But the decade-long campaign has aided awareness and political pressure, even if its future seems murky, Euronews has been told by mutliple sources.Starting in 2013, and spurred by the LuxLeaks revelations shortly after, the EU issued a series of probes involving well-known brands such as McDonald’s, Apple and…

The rise of technologies, such as AI, and the solid growth in tourism-related sectors could drive Europe’s commercial real estate market next year, while the housing market struggles to get back on its feet and the rental market soars. ADVERTISEMENTEuropean real estate investment is at a decade-low, and many forecasts expect 2024 to be the year to turn this trend on its head, not least due to potential key rate cuts.For borrowing costs to shrink and the economy to rebound in many European countries, it’s vital that the European Central Bank (ECB) and the Bank of England (BoE) lower their…

China and Germany’s manufacturing PMIs came in above expectations, however, UK’s struggled with falling foreign demand ADVERTISEMENTChina’s manufacturing sector is showing signs it may finally be on the mend, with the Chinese Caixin manufacturing purchasing managers’ index (PMI) for December coming in at 50.8. This was above market expectations of 50.4, as well as November’s 50.7, also marking the fourth hike in factory activity over the past five months.This was mostly due to an increase in new orders, as well as improving sales. Output also reached a seven-month peak, as demand continued to recover. New export orders fell at their…

In an age ruled by incessant screen time and with Pornhub, the colossal streaming pornography platform, valued at $97 billion, it appears audacious to propose that the era of viewing erotic content is drawing to a close. Yet, Caroline Spiegel has a different take. ADVERTISEMENTCaroline Spiegel started Quinn in 2021 after experiencing sexual dysfunction during her recovery from an eating disorder. While working to restore her libido, she noticed a significant gap in the porn industry – a shortage of erotic content created from the female perspective. This realization prompted her to see an opportunity to transform the adult entertainment scene…

It’s been dubbed a “green failure”… Multiple social media users and certain tabloids have been sharing the news that Oslo’s new fleet of electric buses has all stopped working due to freezing temperatures. But what really happened? ADVERTISEMENTIs Oslo, one of the world’s leading green cities in terms of emissions, currently at a standstill because all of its electric buses have broken down? Let’s take a look. Allegedly, cold weather in Norway is severely affecting the vehicles’ range and battery life, according to multiple social media users and international tabloids.”The cold has paralysed the new electric bus fleet in Oslo. That’s millions…

The opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not represent in any way the editorial position of Euronews. Technology shouldn’t make us feel worse; it’s supposed to improve our lives, Arto Vahvanen writes. ADVERTISEMENTMost workplace tech isn’t helpful. Here are three ways to make office technology work for us, not against us.As employees return to the workplace — and companies remodel offices at a scale never seen before — an unprecedented opportunity to rethink office technology is upon us.Many CTOs are seizing the moment by infusing the office with vast amounts of new tech. In the…

Every January, most of us pledge to work on ourselves. Some try to abstain from alcohol for the month. But does Dry January make us healthier? ADVERTISEMENTYour social media is probably flooded with self-improvement posts right now. Maybe even a couple of announcements from loved ones saying they’re staying sober for the whole month of January. Around the world, the tradition is growing in popularity. In the UK, where the campaign started in 2013, more than 8.5 million people said they planned to stay off the booze for a month this year, according to a poll run by Alcohol Change UK. In 2013, only…