About Trump, Europe and AI
Trump's triumph in the 2024 election marks his return to the presidency of the United States in an era dominated by the meteoric rise of artificial intelligence. Prominent figures such as Elon Musk predict that AI could equal or even
VR utopia: 2024 was not the breakthrough year
The virtual, augmented, and mixed reality (XR) world seems to be at a crossroads. Despite the initial enthusiasm and promises of revolutionary immersive experiences, the adoption of VR, AR, and MR headsets is struggling to take off, especially in the
Christmas has become the biggest annual environmental disaster
Christmas environmental disaster: This is the time of year when, in theory, it is possible to observe the fascinating phenomenon of foliage, which is the autumn change in the colour of tree leaves that gradually changes from green to yellow
Globalisation and exploitation: we need to think backwards
Globalisation has brought undoubted global benefits with its promise of interconnectedness and development. However, its current model, based on the relentless pursuit of profit and the relocation of businesses to countries with low labour costs, has generated serious consequences in
Between a present lie and a dystopian future of Elon Musk’s Optimus robots
At Tesla's recent Cybercab event, Optimus robots caught the attention of attendees by mingling with the crowd, serving drinks, playing with guests, and even dancing inside a gazebo. And, seemingly most surprisingly, they could even talk. But it was mostly
Too many devices at our disposal have made us stressed
Living in a hyper-connected world surrounded by a multitude of technological devices can paradoxically become a source of stress instead of comfort. This "technological overload" constantly bombards us with notifications, messages, and updates, making it difficult for us to concentrate
By 2025 we will have 200 zettabytes of stored data. And that is a problem
Today, the amount of data generated and stored globally is enormous and growing steadily. According to a recent report by Forbes, 120 zettabytes of data were archived last year, considering that 1 zettabyte is equivalent to 1 billion terabytes. This
All this innovation is accelerating the climate crisis
Climate crisis: Generative artificial intelligence, the technology that is revolutionising numerous sectors, could have a dark side: a worrying environmental impact. We don't realise it, but we are taking the planet to the brink of the precipice. Some people, in
Forget threats, now robots want to be our friends
In the collective imagination, robots that keep people company and help them with everyday tasks by simulating humans have always been present. Think of the late 1980s sitcom Super Vicky or the series Humans launched on Amazon Prime in 2017.