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Within the Time Horizon facet, Medium time-horizon intelligence organises articles by the period over which a signal is expected to matter. The page helps readers distinguish immediate operational changes from longer-cycle governance, investment, standards, and infrastructure shifts that may unfold across quarters or years. It connects timing assumptions with public evidence, related actors, market context, customer exposure, policy pressure, and infrastructure planning so readers can judge whether a development is urgent, strategic, or still waiting on confirming evidence. The page also explains how time horizon changes the meaning of a signal, which organisations may be exposed, and which infrastructure decisions require short-term action or long-cycle monitoring.

Finnish startup Basemark raises €22M to make safe driving with AR

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Finnish startup Basemark raises €22M to make safe driving with AR

Augmented reality (AR) and heads-up display (HUD) are key technologies to the safety driving of the future.

Apr 10, 2024
TechCrunch minute: Spotify introduces AI-enhanced playlist

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TechCrunch minute: Spotify introduces AI-enhanced playlist

Spotify launches groundbreaking AI-powered playlist feature, enabling users to curate personalized playlists with specific prompts. Spotify to raise prices by $1-2 in key markets Unveiling personalized music curation Spotify is enhancing its AI DJ functionality by introducing a…

Apr 10, 2024
Editorial image for AI-capable CPUs power the latest Asus OLED laptops.

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AI-capable CPUs power the latest Asus OLED laptops

Asus unveils two new laptops with the latest processors and keyboards with Copilot keys; the Vivobook S series comes in different sizes and configurations; the Zenbook 14 OLED lacks a microSD card reader; Apple’s Mac owes a lot to Lisa; and whether it’s time to ditch Lisa’s…

Apr 10, 2024
Migration to LACNIC’s new RPKI system

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Migration to LACNIC’s new RPKI system

In April, LACNIC will migrate to the new RPKI resource authentication system, which has already reached a 50% adoption rate in IPv4 and nearly 40% in IPv6. The new RPKI system LACNIC’s new RPKI system will be operational during the week of 15 to 22 April and will incorporate the…

Apr 10, 2024
Alibaba sheds $360M Bilibili stake for AI push and business overhaul

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Alibaba sheds $360M Bilibili stake for AI push and business overhaul

In an effort to secure funds for strategic investments, Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. has recently sold approximately $360 million worth of shares in a Youtube-like Chinese streaming platform Bilibili Inc. This move, marked by a considerable discount, represents Alibaba’s ongoing…

Apr 9, 2024
USA TikTok ban: Empty threat or necessary measure?

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USA TikTok ban: Empty threat or necessary measure?

The recent House of Representatives decision to potentially ban TikTok unless its parent company, ByteDance, sells the app within six months has sparked debate and scrutiny. However, several key issues cast doubt on the effectiveness and constitutionality of such a move. Firstly…

Apr 9, 2024
NTT warns AI may undermine democracy and lead to wars

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NTT warns AI may undermine democracy and lead to wars

NTT has issued an apocalyptic warning about the looming dangers of AI, calling for creation of ecosystems that allow AI to control other AIs.

Apr 9, 2024
Should dead children be given an AI ‘afterlife’?

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Should dead children be given an AI ‘afterlife’?

A Taiwanese musician has spurred debate on ethics, consent and grief after bringing his daughter back from the dead using AI.

Apr 9, 2024
Andrew Aude: Apple sues ex-iOS engineer for 5-year data leak

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Andrew Aude: Apple sues ex-iOS engineer for 5-year data leak

Apple is taking legal action against a former employee for allegedly leaking confidential information, including details about products he disliked, from his company-issued iPhone. In a lawsuit filed on March 18 in a California court, Apple accused ex-software engineer Andrew…

Apr 9, 2024
Jordan Hoffmann, DeepMind scientist, to lead Microsoft AI’s new London hub

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Jordan Hoffmann, DeepMind scientist, to lead Microsoft AI’s new London hub

Microsoft has announced a new London hub for its consumer AI division, led by Jordan Hoffmann, an AI scientist and engineer from high-profile startup Inflection AI. This comes three weeks after Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella unveiled a new division led by founders of Inflection AI…

Apr 9, 2024
Google releases Gemini in Android Studio to help with development

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Google releases Gemini in Android Studio to help with development

Google announced on 9 April that Android Studio’s bots will be upgraded to Gemini Pro. Users will be able to easily access Gemini API launch templates through Android Studio to add generative AI capabilities to their apps. Upgrade the new model Google introduced Studio Bot and…

Apr 9, 2024
HGC Macroview wins Fortinet’s Top Advanced Partner award

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HGC Macroview wins Fortinet’s Top Advanced Partner award

HGC Macroview Telecom, a division of HGC Group, has been awarded Fortinet‘s Top Advanced Partner for three consecutive years, highlighting its steadfast commitment to delivering top-tier cybersecurity solutions. This recognition underscores the dedication and hard work of the…

Apr 9, 2024
SOI Asia-Keio visits ITC Cambodia to digitize cultural heritage

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SOI Asia-Keio visits ITC Cambodia to digitize cultural heritage

SOI Asia-Keio representatives, Goki Miyakita and Eliko Akashi, embarked on a journey to Cambodia from April 4 to April 6, 2024, to meet with their counterparts at SOI Asia-ITC: Samnang Khiev and Sieng Chamroeun. Their main objective during this visit was to cultivate…

Apr 9, 2024
Elon Musk says electricity is key constraint for AI development

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Elon Musk says electricity is key constraint for AI development

Elon Musk predicted in an interview on April 8 that while a shortage of chips were a big constraint for the development of AI so far, electricity supply will be crucial in the near future. The tycoon Musk took an interview by Norway wealth fund CEO Nicolai Tangen on X spaces on…

Apr 9, 2024
RoboVision secures $42M to enhance AI integration in manufacturing

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RoboVision secures $42M to enhance AI integration in manufacturing

Computer vision company RoboVision raised $42M for its AI-enabled vision platform, aimed at simplifying AI integration into manufacturing.

Apr 9, 2024
European Central Bank trial to explore DLT for wholesale transactions

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European Central Bank trial to explore DLT for wholesale transactions

The European Central Bank has initiated a trial into the application of distributed ledger technology for settling wholesale transactions.

Apr 9, 2024
AI-generated editorial portrait of Brad Garlinghouse based on a public profile photo

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Ripple CEO: Crypto market to exceed $5T, driven by halving and ETFs

Brad Garlinghouse, CEO of Ripple, projects cryptocurrency market capitalisation to exceed $5 trillion this year, fueled by halving and ETFs.

Apr 9, 2024
Australia to launch own spot bitcoin ETF in 2 months

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Australia to launch own spot bitcoin ETF in 2 months

Monochrome’s inaugural Bitcoin ETF, filed with Cboe Australia, marks the country’s first to hold physical bitcoin in its ETF.

Apr 9, 2024
South Korea plans US$7B investment in AI

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South Korea plans US$7B investment in AI

In a bid to consolidate its leadership in semiconductor chips, South Korean President Yoon Seok Yeol on Tuesday unveiled a plan to pump 9.4 trillion won (US$6.94 billion) into artificial intelligence programmes by 2027. Semiconductors as a key foundation of South Korea’s…

Apr 9, 2024
AI girlfriends: Top 10 countries for artificial romance

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AI girlfriends: Top 10 countries for artificial romance

The popularity of AI chatbot simulations devoted to girlfriends has exploded in recent years. Instead of using traditional dating apps to find true love, more and more lonely men are entering the new world of artificial girlfriends through AI chatbots. This investigation shows…

Apr 9, 2024