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ParlayMe did a deep dive into how Synthesia - the synthetic media generation company that develops software used to create AI generated video content - started and where it's going. Its customer base, as of January 2025, includes over sixty percent of Fortune 100 companies.
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January Barnes
16.04.2025
The rise of AI-powered customer service agents has transformed the way businesses handle support. Companies like Sierra AI, Poly AI, and Volubile AI are leading the charge, developing sophisticated voice and text-based AI systems designed to handle customer queries with speed and efficiency.
09.04.2025
Fabien Cros looks behind the AI hype to explore why only 4% of companies are seeing real business value from AI. As the industry chases the next big model, the real challenge is how to integrate AI effectively for measurable impact.
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Fabien Cros
02.04.2025
The conversational AI highflyers ChatGPT and Perplexity have disrupted the world with dizzying speed, upending industries and each other. Now comes the hard part: mastering the art of building timeless brands.
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Jim Misener
26.03.2025
Home to more than 1,800 VC-backed AI startups and 20 AI unicorns, the UK is the number one hub in Europe for AI investment and the third most valuable in the world. But despite this success, the rate of AI innovation and competition across the globe means that we must collectively build on our momentum or risk falling behind.
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Liz Scott MBE
25.03.2025
Europe is making its most ambitious move yet in the artificial intelligence race. With the InvestAI initiative—a €200B funding push aimed at positioning the continent as a global AI powerhouse—the European Union is attempting to challenge the United States and China. But can a financial injection of this scale really close the gap and give Europe a competitive edge in the age of AI?
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David Johnson
19.03.2025
Recent reports suggest that generative AI alone could add between €1.2T and €1.4T to the European Union's GDP over the next decade. As Europe seeks to capitalise on this technological revolution, the question is not just about embracing AI but strategically integrating it to unlock maximum value. In this article we look at which sectors stand to gain the most, and what strategies will ensure Europe realises this trillion-euro opportunity?
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David Johnson
12.03.2025
While women remain less visible in tech and AI than men, Maddyness has identified five female entrepreneurs to follow in the artificial intelligence sector.
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Aurelie Pasquier
12.03.2025
As part of our quick founder questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Chad Edwards, cofounder and CEO of CuspAI about investment, material science and using AI to deliver meaningful change.
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Chad Edwards
11.03.2025
In 2024, European AI startups secured a record-breaking $8B in funding. A landmark achievement? Certainly. Yet, when juxtaposed with the sheer scale of investment pouring into artificial intelligence across the Atlantic and in China, this figure remains a drop in the ocean. This article examines the challenges and opportunities facing European AI startups amid a global race for AI dominance.
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David Johnson
05.03.2025
As the global AI landscape evolves, Europe faces a critical juncture, highlighted by last week's AI Action Summit in Paris. The EU's proactive stance with the AI Act 2024 reflects its commitment to ethical development, but the summit has revealed a shift in focus from regulation to innovation. Recent market developments, epitomised by China's DeepSeek and its efficient AI model, have intensified the global race for AI dominance. This new reality demands a fresh perspective on how Europe can remain competitive while upholding its values.
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Adit Abhyankar
19.02.2025
Exploring new frontiers, pushing boundaries, discovering new worlds. Welcome to AI. There are no rules here. Rules are boring; they limit ingenuity and progress. The UK Government has said they want a “pro-innovation” approach, avoiding legislation and regulation to encourage growth, and Trump has already abolished the Biden-era AI Safety Executive Order. Hop on for the ride.
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David Sully
12.02.2025
Top UK and French leaders in artificial intelligence converged to share their visions for leveraging AI as a catalyst for growing the economy, driving innovation and building a more inclusive society.
11.02.2025
On February 10 and 11, Paris will host an international summit on artificial intelligence. With this major event, France and Europe aim to position themselves as competitors to the United States and China. Here's the complete guide to make sure you don't miss a thing.
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Maxence Fabrion
10.02.2025
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