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Wednesday, 30.07.2025
15:55 Air traffic over London: Technical error causes major delays at British airports (TagesAnzeiger, derBund, BZ, BaZ)
Technical issues with air traffic control are causing significant delays in the airspace over London. Normal operations are being gradually resumed.
12:40 Avatar as Moderator: German broadcaster «Welt TV» launches AI show (TagesAnzeiger, derBund, BZ, BaZ)
For the first time, the television channel «Welt TV» will air the show «KI-Welt» on Thursday with an avatar as the host. All editorial processes will be managed by AI.
10:10 Platforms Under Scrutiny: Australia Bans Youtube Accounts for Children Under 16 (TagesAnzeiger, derBund, BZ, BaZ)
Following Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Tiktok, and X, access to the video platform is also prohibited for youth in Australia.
Tuesday, 29.07.2025
19:45 Breakthrough in meat production: ETH researchers cultivate fibers resembling real beef (BaZ)
Previous attempts to develop such fibers in the lab yielded meager results. However, a team from ETH Zurich now sees itself as "on the way to a better burger."
18:00 The end of mail?: The Post Office prepares for a world without letters (24heures)
Digitalization is disrupting the traditional mail delivery model. Avenir Suisse proposes ending the monopoly and subsidies for newspapers by 2035.
10:50 Worldwide Cybercrime: Investigators Stop Ransomware – Nearly 200 Victims (derBund)
Cybercriminals inflicted nearly half a billion dollars in damages online. Investigators have now dealt a significant blow to the group.
06:15 Future of electric cars: Musk closes billion-dollar deal – Tesla and Samsung team up (derBund, BZ, BaZ)
To advance the production of self-driving cars, the American car manufacturer has entered into a new partnership. An important contract for Samsung.
05:05 AI Regulation: Geneva to Host a Global Foundation for Regulating Sensitive AI (TdG, 24heures)
Initiatives to regulate AI are multiplying, such as the upcoming GAIGI foundation, led by Geneva's Axel Mazolo.
Monday, 28.07.2025
15:38 Hate on social networks: Facebook, a minefield for environmental activists (24heures)
Threats, harassment: Meta's social network is the most "toxic" for environmental defenders, according to a survey, ahead of X or Instagram.
15:33 Imminent impact: Asteroid 2024 YR4 could now hit the Moon – with consequences for satellites (TagesAnzeiger, BZ, BaZ)
The rock is likely to pass by Earth but could hit the Moon and release 100 million kilograms of lunar material. Scientists are already discussing a defense mission.
14:19 Biographies about Sam Altman: "You could drop him on an island full of cannibals and in five years he would be king" (TagesAnzeiger, derBund, BZ)
His AI Chat-GPT has changed the world. But who is Sam Altman, the head of Open AI? A charismatic visionary or a manipulative opportunist?
13:15 Russian aviation: cyberattack hits Aeroflot in the middle of the holiday season (derBund, BZ, BaZ)
A coordinated hack from pro-Ukrainian circles causes dozens of flight cancellations. The hackers are now threatening to release sensitive customer data. The Kremlin is alarmed.
12:28 Electronic chips: Elon Musk confirms an agreement between Samsung and Tesla (TdG, 24heures)
The South Korean giant will supply chips used in the manufacturing of the new generation of cars from the American firm.
09:02 Technology against humanity: What if VAR permanently replaced the referee on the field? (TdG, 24heures)
Starting in March 2026, technological assistance could become even more significant. Anthology of a disappearance of man.
04:00 TCS Center Stockental: From Skid Course to Drone Flight (derBund)
For 25 years, the TCS Center Stockental has been showing how to drive safely. Today, drone courses are also part of the program. What should you pay attention to when flying with these little spies?
03:30 "Apropos" - the daily podcast: AI is radically changing the world of work. But how? (TagesAnzeiger, derBund, BZ, BaZ)
Artificial intelligence is already indispensable in many professions. While it is a relief in many areas, it poses an existential threat in some industries.
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