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Solidroad, an AI-powered platform for recruiting, onboarding, and training, has successfully raised $1.2 million in funding. The funding round was led by Dan Kiely (co-founder of Voxpro), Jack Pierce (co-founder of Wayflyer), Ciaran Lee (co-founder of Intercom), CPL’s Anne Heraty, and former PayPal executive Louise Phelan. Their combined expertise and support highlights the transformative potential of Solidroad’s technology. Solidroad was founded by Mark Hughes and Patrick Finlay, who met while working at Intercom. Mark, who previously founded and sold mentorship and training platform Gradguide, recognized the challenges of scaling personalized training and assessment. Inspired by the transformative power of AI,…
A recent study conducted by Forrester on behalf of Fabrick, “Adopting Embedded Finance for Seamless Payments Success: Focus on Europe,” provides valuable insight into the state of embedded finance across Europe. Conducted between September 2023 and January 2024, the survey surveyed 600 decision makers to assess the state of embedded finance and the key factors influencing their choice of payments/embedded finance solution provider. First, the survey revealed a strong desire to invest in payment acceptance solutions over the next 24 months, with 71% of surveyed organizations planning to make new investments or increase current investments in payment acceptance capabilities, specifically…
Avicenna.AI has received Medical Device Regulation (MDR) certification for five of its algorithms from the British Standards Institution (BSI) Medical Device Division, meaning that the company’s product portfolio is fully compliant with the European Union’s (EU) MDR 2017/745, which is now mandatory for medical device companies that want to offer their solutions in Europe. According to a press release from Avicenna.AI, the MDR was introduced to update the EU’s medical device regulations to address safety issues and the recent emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) tools and software on medical devices (SaMDs) that did not exist when the old regulations were…
Summer is in full swing, and with A-listers like Reese Witherspoon kicking off the season in Europe, the dream of traveling abroad is becoming a reality. Luckily, even if you can’t actually fly to Europe, there are movies that can transport you to your dream destinations without leaving the comfort of your couch. Take The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, which follows Alexis Bledel’s character Lena as she finds love in Greece. “They made me run around like crazy,” Bledel told MovieWeb in May 2005 about filming in the Greek Islands. “They made me ride Vespa scooters and motorbikes, which…
The new European Union Medicines Agency (EUDA) will focus on the monitoring of new substances and cross-border cooperation to tackle health and safety threats related to illegal drugs in the EU. advertisementFollowing a European Commission proposal for 2022 to strengthen the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA), EUDA officially started operations in Portugal this week. “As a result, [the agency] “It will do an even better job than the current one of warning Europe about the dangers of drugs,” European Commissioner for Home Affairs Ylva Johansson said at the agency’s official opening in Lisbon. The worrying consumption…
The iPhone X, released in November 2017, has been officially declared “vintage” by Apple, a surprise to many who remember its release like it was yesterday. Along with the first generation AirPods, they are remembered as the progenitors of what came next: the iPhone X was the first to ditch the home button and include Face ID. Apple has a dedicated page informing users how to repair products that are no longer under warranty, and the iPhone X has joined the list along with other older models. “A product is considered vintage if it has been discontinued by Apple more…
Cement and concrete decarbonization startup Alcemy has raised $10 million in funding for its cement decarbonization solutions. Leopold Spener and Dr. Robert Meyer founded the Berlin-based start-up Alcemy in 2018. Their vision is to transform the concrete and cement industry into the digital and green era. alcemy’s AI platform is tackling the decarbonization of cement head-on by providing quality predictions throughout the clinker production process and in ready-mix concrete plants. Through robust data and smart algorithms, alcemy delivers real-time and relevant insights across the entire value chain, from the cement grinding cradle to concrete processing on the construction site. In…
How will European governments pay for increased defense spending? They have three options: increase taxes, raise national debt, or issue common EU securities. During World War II, more than 80 million Americans bought bonds sold at a discount by the federal government. These bonds, called war bonds, generated more than $180 billion in revenue, financing the US war effort without raising taxes to unpopular levels and keeping inflation in check. Could Europe follow suit? © Getty Images ×In a nutshell EU military spending is sure to increase substantially. Governments face unpleasant financing choices. Bonds issued by the European Central Bank…
Key Point On May 21, 2024, the European Council approved the Artificial Intelligence Law, which will come into force over the next 36 months. The AI Law defines AI systems very broadly and outlines the obligations of providers, deployers, importers and distributors, regardless of geographic location, when they sell AI systems in the EU, provide services to those who use AI systems, or exploit the “output” of AI systems. The law classifies AI systems into four categories based on the risk they pose, with higher obligations for greater risks. Importers and distributors have separate and specific responsibilities. The law could…
Liquids rules are changing around the world and many airports in the UK and overseas have introduced high tech CT scanners which allow you to take more liquids with you than before, however changes vary depending on your departure airport and not all countries have amended their liquids rules.So whether you’re flying out of the UK for a holiday or returning from a trip abroad, it’s important to pay attention to the rules regarding liquids.At the time of writing, the UK government website states: “If you are bringing liquids in your carry-on baggage, the container must be no larger than…