https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/rage-as-a-business-model
As 2025 draws to a close, roughly ten technological behemoths, most based in the United States and some in the Far East, are not only widening the gap between the tiny share of the ultrarich and everyone else on the planet. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/progressive-new-york
Much has been written about the triumphant victory of 34-year-old Zoran Mamdani in New York, and rightly so. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/politics-blog-same-circus-new-clown
When I was a kid, I read Böll’s The Clown’s Opinions. It stuck with me, but not nearly as much as yesterday’s proclamation from our own local clown, Fidias Panayiotou. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/kwebbelkop-reinvents-himself-how-ai-became-his-creative-partner
From animated characters to a digital doppelgänger, Kwebbelkop blurs the line between creator and creation....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/graham-fink-on-the-future-of-creativity-ai-isn-t-a-tool-it-s-a-collaborator
British creative director and visual artist Graham Fink offered a thought-provoking look at creativity in the age of artificial intelligence during his talk at the 8th Annual Digital Agenda Summit in Nicosia....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/advertising-in-2025-ai-won-t-buy-your-product-people-will
''Agents can do great research, but they don’t shop,'' says Arriana Yiallourides, Business Development Director at VML North America. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-traffic-lights-get-smart-helping-cars-move-faster-across-the-island
Stuck in traffic? Cyprus is rolling out a high-tech fix. Since 2021, the Public Works Department has been installing ''smart'' traffic lights that can literally see cars, buses, and motorcycles, and adjust their timing on the fly to keep traffic moving....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/mediablog-when-journalism-gets-buried-by-the-algorithm
A story involving minors, and all the consequences for their families, was treated like the trailer for a new reality show that simply had to air at any cost. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/half-of-teens-wish-the-internet-didn-t-exist-survey-finds
Nearly half of teenagers say they’d rather grow up in a world without the internet, according to a new UK study highlighting the growing concerns young people have about the impact of social media on their mental health....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ai-auditing-or-auditing-ai-ensuring-accountability-and-trust
As artificial intelligence (AI) systems are used more and more in core business models in multiple sectors such as finance, healthcare, technology, and human resources, ensuring their transparency, fairness, integrity and reliability is paramount....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/whatsapp-subject-to-strictest-eu-platform-rules
WhatsApp is now among the online platforms required to comply with the European Union’s most stringent transparency regulations....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/serious-allegations-regarding-fuel-prices-and-black-market-of-photovoltaic-systems
Marios Drousiotis highlighted an official admission from the Ministry of Energy, Commerce, and Industry confirming consumers' long-standing complaints about human error affecting fuel price monitoring, resulting in inflated prices....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/groundbreaking-cancer-study-by-cyprus-institute-of-neurology-and-genetics
Researchers from CING have published a new study in Cancers, offering significant insights for the accurate staging and early detection of multiple myeloma....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/tiktok-goes-dark-in-the-us-what-happened-and-what-s-next
TikTok, the popular social media app, disappeared from U.S. app stores late Saturday night after a federal law banning its operation came into effect. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/democracy-s-final-form-when-digital-capitalism-perfects-the-free-market-of-power
The convergence of two recent developments signals a profound transformation in how democracy operates in the digital age....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/chatgpt-your-new-digital-assistant-but-don-t-rely-on-it-blindly
Since November 2022, we’ve been living through a tech revolution that’s changed the way we get information. Imagine having a digital assistant, always ready to answer your questions in a clear, structured way. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/how-the-european-artificial-intelligence-ai-act-will-transform-auditing-and-financial-reporting-and-the-crucial-role-of-the-external-auditor
The European Union took a bold step in August 2024 by adopting the AI Act, a landmark regulation designed to ensure that Artificial Intelligence systems are safe, ethical, and transparent. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/finland-s-schools-lead-the-charge-against-fake-news-starting-young
In Finland, teaching children how to spot fake news begins as early as preschool, and by the time students reach middle school, they’re adept at analyzing media with a critical eye. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/ai-in-finance-embrace-the-future-or-be-left-behind
Technology is changing how we do everything, and finance is no different. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/australia-to-ban-under-16s-from-social-media-in-global-first
Australia’s government plans to introduce what it describes as "world-leading" legislation that would prohibit children under 16 from using social media, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/eu-investigates-temu-over-unsafe-products-and-addictive-tactics
The European Union is investigating the popular shopping app Temu over concerns that it may be allowing unsafe products on its platform and using potentially addictive features to keep users hooked. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/can-ai-get-goosebumps
At this year’s Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit, tech enthusiasts and industry leaders gathered to hear from an inspiring speaker: Robbie Stamp, a notable producer and advocate for ethical artificial intelligence....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/winners-of-robotex-and-mrc-cyprus-2024-awarded-at-the-bank-of-cyprus
The winners of the 7th Robotex Cyprus and the 1st Minoan RobotSports Competition MRC Cyprus that took place last June under the auspices of the President of the Republic, Nikos Christodoulides, were honored.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nobel-glory-for-ai-innovator-demis-hassabis
Demis Hassabis is not just a scientist; he is a visionary who has left an indelible mark on the field of artificial intelligence (AI) since his childhood. Recently, he was awarded......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/exness-founder-petr-valov-at-the-digital-agenda-cyprus-summit
Petr Valov founded Exness in 2008 with the goal of creating a company built on strong ethical values and an algorithmic, science-driven approach to products....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/limassol-port-welcomes-althaia-barge-pioneering-green-energy-for-ships
The docking of the Althaia barge was successfully completed on August 13th at the Port of Limassol, the Cyprus Marine and Maritime Institute (CMMI) said in a statement on Friday......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/boxer-khelif-and-the-social-media-furor-over-the-olympics
The Olympics have concluded, and while there is much to celebrate regarding the achievements of Cypriot athletes, there is also a lingering dissatisfaction with those misled by far-right campaigns that falsely claim to see "woke agendas" everywhere....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cryptocurrency-seized-in-cyprus-as-fraud-network-unravels
A well-established international cryptocurrency fraud, dismantled recently, resulted in numerous victims and significant profits for a criminal network....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/accelerated-aging-linked-to-rising-young-adult-cancer-rates
Researchers investigating the surge in certain cancers among younger adults have uncovered a potential link to accelerated biological aging, according to CNN....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/how-trademarks-empower-businesses-in-the-digital-era
In the digital era, registering trademarks is of paramount importance, especially for small businesses and new entrepreneurs, as they play a crucial role in protecting a company’s brand and intellectual property....
