PARIS, France — Europe is pursuing AI innovation, tech regulation and competition with China in very different ways than the United States, French President Emmanuel Macron said this week, as the continent seeks to become the third major global tech force in what is now a U.S.-China dominated landscape. “It’s insane to have a world … Read more
Co-founder, CEO and chairman of Baidu, Robin Li attends the Viva Technology show at Parc des Expositions Porte de Versailles on May 22, 2024 in Paris, France. Viva Technology, the biggest tech show in Europe but also in a unique digital format, for 4 days of reconnection and relaunch thanks to innovation. The event brings … Read more
DeepL CEO Jaroslaw “Jarek” Kutylowski. DeepL PARIS — DeepL, an artificial intelligence-powered translation platform, said Wednesday that it has raised $300 million in fresh funding, in a sign investors are still willing to invest major sums into the AI space. The deal, led by venture capital firm Index Ventures, boosts DeepL’s valuation to $2 billion. … Read more
There are endless gastronomic delights to discover in Paris, but Cheval Blanc is its own petite universe of culinary experiences: beyond the luxury LVMH-owned hotel’s rooftop brasserie, upscale Italian restaurant, and superb three-Michelin-star Plénitude, their newest offering is a Japanese omakase spot. Hakuba—the Japanese translation of Cheval Blanc, or “white horse”—is all gorgeous grained wood … Read more
The bitcoin “halving” is almost upon us. This technical event, written in bitcoin’s code, happens every four years. In simple terms, it is when the rewards for bitcoin miners are cut in half. This reduces the pace at which new bitcoins enter the market. Since there will ever only be 21 million bitcoins, the halving … Read more
Paris’ goal to clean the River Seine in time for the 2024 Olympics has been met with numerous challenges, raising the question of whether the famous waterway will ever pass safety inspections. The city has spent about 1.4 billion euros in the last decade on a clean-up project to revive the river’s ecosystem and ensure … Read more
A wind change increased flames during a planned ignition on the Ross Moore Lake wildfire in Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada, on July 28, 2023. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images A series of climate records last year gave new meaning to the phrase “off the charts,” the U.N.’s weather agency said on Tuesday, warning that … Read more
By Oleksandr Kozhukhar and Elaine Monaghan Reuters Posted March 17, 2024 9:04 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Russia will be asked to observe a ceasefire in Ukraine during the Paris Olympics, French President Emmanuel Macron said in an interview from Paris shown on Ukrainian television and posted by a Ukrainian journalist … Read more
A view of the vehicles parked on the street in Paris, France on Nov. 22, 2023. Anadolu | Anadolu | Getty Images Parisians have voted to hike parking fees on large SUVs — and it’s not the only European city to set its sights on heavier, more polluting cars. At a referendum in Paris last … Read more
Millions of holidaymakers have chosen a destination based on a book they’ve read – with “Under the Tuscan Sun”, by Frances Mayes, named as the top inspiration. A study of 2,000 adults found one in four have booked a holiday in order to visit a location referenced in a novel. Some of the most popular … Read more
