➀ The EU's 'Startup and Scaleup Strategy' aims to boost Europe's startup ecosystem through reduced bureaucracy, a €10 billion fund, and cross-border support, but faces skepticism;

➁ Critics argue over-regulation of AI and tech, fragmented policies, funding limitations, and rigid startup definitions hinder innovation, prompting concerns about talent and investment leaving Europe;

➂ Europe's emphasis on tech regulation clashes with innovation needs, potentially forcing a critical choice between regulatory control and fostering technological advancement.

➀ UK Minister Ed initiates a strategy to position the country in the AI datacentre market by fostering photonics-based interconnection startups through collaborations with universities and industry players;

➀ Plans global networking trips to tech hubs (e.g., Las Vegas, Singapore) funded by the UK government, accompanied by startup executives, to attract investors and partners, despite criticism over the lavish itinerary;

➁ Develops a comprehensive promotional campaign involving white papers, social media engagement, and CEO mentorship to transform startups into thought leaders, while positioning himself to profit personally from the AI datacentre boom.

➀ Google's Veo 3 AI video generator has been announced, offering near-perfect photorealism and advanced features like dynamic character movements and native audio.

➁ The tool supports multiple unique characters and realistic dialogue, including accents and sound effects, all integrated into the model.

➂ Created by 'The Dor Brothers', the video 'Influencers' showcases the capabilities of Veo 3 with impressive realism, even fooling many viewers.

➀ A revolutionary and unconventional wireless forehead e-tattoo has been developed to estimate mental workloads in real-time, offering significant advancements for human-in-the-loop systems in high-stakes environments.

➁ The device, detailed in a recent article, addresses limitations of traditional monitoring methods such as EEG and EOG, providing a more comfortable and stable solution.

➂ The research team demonstrated the e-tattoo's capabilities in an N-back test, showing a strong correlation between the e-tattoo's physiological signals and mental workload levels.

➀ NVIDIA and AMD plan to launch scaled-back AI GPUs for China in Q3 2025, complying with U.S. export restrictions;

➁ These GPUs are tailored to support Chinese AI frameworks like DeepSeek while adhering to new regulations;

➂ The move reflects efforts to maintain market presence amid geopolitical trade constraints.

➀ Ruhr-Universität Bochum (RUB) will launch a bachelor's program in IT Engineering starting in the 2025/2026 winter semester, focusing on mathematics, IT, computer science, and machine learning to bridge physical and digital systems.

➁ The curriculum emphasizes practical applications of mathematics from the first semester and includes English language courses to prepare students for international collaboration in fields like telecommunications, automotive, and IT industries.

➂ The program is connected to 6G research through the '6GEM' hub, aligning with future technological advancements in cyber-physical systems and next-gen mobile networks.

➀ ETH Zurich researchers developed a four-legged robot named ANYmal-D that plays badminton with humans using reinforcement learning and a perception noise model;

➁ The robot's quadruped design enhances stability, while its stereo camera and dynamic arm enable precise shuttlecock tracking and hitting;

➂ Successful tests demonstrated continuous rallies of up to 10 shots, showcasing applications for legged robots in dynamic sports.

➀ NVIDIA unveiled its new MGX PCIe Switch Board with ConnectX-8, designed for 8x PCIe GPU servers, marking a significant architectural shift in AI server infrastructure;

➁ The board integrates four PCIe Gen6 ConnectX-8 NICs, enabling 800Gbps networking and direct PCIe Gen6 x16 connectivity between GPU pairs, bypassing CPU limitations;

➂ This innovation allows NVIDIA to deploy PCIe Gen6 and high-speed networking capabilities independently of next-gen CPU platforms, accelerating AI factory scalability.

① Sparkle showcased its Intel Arc Pro B60 GPUs at Computex 2025, confirming dual-GPU prototypes for AI inference and professional workloads;

② The card features 24GB GDDR6 memory and three cooling solutions (blower, passive, and liquid), though liquid cooling's necessity for a 200W TDP design is questioned;

③ Priced for workstation/server markets, these entry-level GPUs aim to compete via affordability rather than raw performance.

➀ Prof. Andreas Vogelsang joins the University of Duisburg-Essen (UDE) as Chair of Software Systems Engineering, focusing on AI-driven requirements engineering and leveraging large language models like GPT to streamline software development.

➁ His research includes developing "Self-Explainable Cyber-Physical Systems" to enhance transparency in autonomous systems, combining AI and model-based approaches to improve user trust.

➂ With prior academic roles at TU Munich, TU Berlin, and the University of Cologne, Vogelsang brings expertise in software engineering, backed by accolades such as "Young Scientist of the Year" in 2019.

➀ 2D materials like graphene and TMDs exhibit properties mimicking biological neural functions, enabling energy-efficient neuromorphic devices for AI and robotics;

➁ Recent studies showcase 2D materials' versatility in optical signal processing, multi-sensory simulations (e.g., taste, smell), and integrated neural networks with ultra-low power consumption;

➂ Challenges in scalable manufacturing, defect-free synthesis, and system integration must be addressed to transition lab innovations into commercial AI hardware and sensory technologies.

➀ Unitree Robotics showcased its humanoid G1 robots at the China Media Group World Robot Competition in Hangzhou, where they engaged in boxing matches;

➁ The G1 model stands 4'3", weighs 35kg, offers a 2-hour battery life, and costs over $16k;

➂ Founded in 2016 by Wang Xingxing, Unitree also produces affordable robotic dogs like the XDog, priced at $1,600.

➀ The Institute of Radiology at HDZ NRW employs deep learning and AI to enhance cardiac imaging diagnostics, focusing on coronary artery disease;

➁ Dr. Tamino Huxohl leads a study using AI to replace CT-based artifact correction in SPECT imaging, aiming to reduce radiation exposure and improve accuracy;

➂ A multicenter trial demonstrates AI-generated corrections achieve CT-equivalent image quality, indicating potential for broader clinical use and improved patient outcomes.

➀ TU Chemnitz introduces a new English-taught Bachelor's program "Foundations in Data Science" starting in Winter 2025/26, focusing on mathematical foundations and interdisciplinary skills;

➁ The program combines mathematics with electrical and information engineering, preparing graduates for careers in data analysis, AI, automotive, and more;

➂ International students gain German language skills, while native speakers enhance English proficiency; applications open until July 15 (international) and September 19 (German).

➀ Google Search's market share fell below 90% in late 2024 for the first time in a decade, with fluctuations persisting into 2025;

➁ Elon Musk claims AI tools like Grok will render traditional search engines obsolete, highlighting concerns about SEO manipulation and sponsored results in current search platforms;

➂ While AI-driven answers offer convenience, challenges include hallucination risks, monetization pressures, and unresolved intellectual property disputes that may undermine AI's long-term reliability.

➀ Intel Xeon 6 processors with High-Priority Cores (P-cores) are positioned as a key feature in NVIDIA DGX B300 AI servers, using the 64-core Xeon 6776P CPU for enhanced workload distribution;

➁ Intel markets its Xeon 6700P's 2DPC memory speed advantage (5,200 MT/s) over AMD EPYC 9005 (4,000 MT/s), though AMD offers more memory channels and capacity;

➂ NVIDIA's preference for Intel CPUs in GPU servers stems from reduced competitive overlap in AI accelerators, benefiting from Intel's canceled Rialto Bridge and Falcon Shores projects.

➀ Dell showcased a prototype Pro Max Plus laptop with Qualcomm's discrete Cloud AI 100 NPU at its 2025 Tech World event, replacing traditional dGPUs for AI tasks;

➁ The dual NPU configuration offers 64GB unified memory, enabling local execution of 109-billion-parameter models like Llama 4 Scout, outperforming NVIDIA GPUs in memory capacity and power efficiency;

➂ This solution integrates with Dell's Pro AI Studio software, targeting developers needing mobile AI acceleration, potentially challenging NVIDIA's CUDA ecosystem and AMD's integrated NPU solutions.

➀ Intel launched three new Xeon 6 P-Core CPUs (6732P, 6774P, 6776P) optimized for GPU-powered AI workloads, featuring dynamic core prioritization and up to 8TB memory support;

➁ The processors debut in Nvidia's DGX B300 AI systems with 30% faster memory speeds vs. AMD EPYC and 2.3x higher bandwidth over prior-gen Xeon;

➂ The 350W TDP chips include Intel AMX with FP16 support for AI tasks, alongside a lower-power 235W 40-core B-variant model.

➀ Wolverhampton University leads the 'Space Eye' project, funded by £1.3m from Ofwat, to deploy six LEO microsatellites for detecting water leaks in the UK;

➁ The project utilizes satellite technology (SAR, L-band radar) and machine learning to improve detection efficiency and reduce costs compared to traditional methods;

➂ Collaboration with Quub involves 3D-printed satellites and Raspberry Pi for testing, aiming for scalable and cost-effective water infrastructure monitoring.