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At Web Summit, no sign of an AI slowdown

AI application companies are valued on what they can do with today's tech, not on future progress.

Fortune

‘A fork in the road’: laundry-sorting robot spurs AI hopes and fears at Europe’s biggest tech event

Humanoid called Digit fuelled boosterism at Web Summit, but also raised concerns about jobs, safety and climate

The Guardian - UK

Tech Sector Gathers In Lisbon In Shadow Of Trump Victory

Leading lights of the tech industry are meeting in Lisbon on Tuesday for the Web Summit, the sector's first big event since the US election, with Donald Trump's victory expected to be a key theme of their discussions.

International Business Times

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Pharrell Williams Kicks Off Web Summit Tech Event

One of Europe's biggest tech events, Web Summit, launched on Monday in Lisbon with pop superstar Pharrell Williams among those taking to the stage.

International Business Times

Web Summit 2024: Tech Leaders Gather In Lisbon To Discuss AI, Social Media, Trump Impact

Join 70,000 people at Web Summit 2024 in Lisbon, which will include discussions on AI, social media regulation, and Donald Trump's presidency with lawmakers and business executives.

International Business Times

Pharrell Williams To Bring Star Power To Web Summit Tech Event

Singer Pharrell Williams is due to kick off one of Europe's biggest tech events on Monday, the Web Summit in Lisbon, with organisers keen to move on from last year's edition when several big firms pulled out.

International Business Times

Paddy Cosgrave returns to Web Summit after resigning over Israel criticism

Cosgrave resigned as CEO in October after backlash to post accusing Israel of committing war crimes in Gaza.

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Could AI deepen inequalities in the world?

AI is hailed as cutting-edge, but it risks replicating biases and disparities already in place in our world today.

Al Jazeera

AI takes centre stage as Web Summit kicks off in Qatar

Held in the Middle East for the first time, the technology conference aims to connect entrepreneurs with investors.

Al Jazeera

A new VPN seeks to solve the problem with providers' trust

NymVPN was officially announced during the Web Summit conference in Lisbon. I were there and talked with Nym Technology's CEO to know more.

TechRadar

2023 Lisbon Web Summit: A playground for the next generation of AI apps

Over 70,000 people took part in the 8th edition of the famous European tech conference. I was there to follow the three-day event as it unfolded.

TechRadar

AI regulation: "We need data protection law first"

Privacy advocate Brittany Kaiser explained how not to regulate tech during the Web Summit in Lisbon on November 14, 2023. Here are the main takeaways.

TechRadar

I cover AI for a living — here's what I'm most excited about from Web Summit 2023

With hundreds of speakers and tens of thousands of attendees, the Web Summit has evolved into one of Europe's largest events. Here's what to expect from AI news out of this year's show.

Tom’s Guide

Katherine Maher replaces former Web Summit CEO following ‘war crimes’ post

Katherine Maher’s appointment comes after Paddy Cosgrave resigned as CEO over his comments on the Israel-Hamas war.

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Web Summit CEO Paddy Cosgrave resigns over Israel ‘war crimes’ post

Paddy Cosgrave received a wave of backlash over his public comments accusing Israel of breaching international law.

The Independent UK

CEO of a prominent tech conference resigns amid backlash for public statements over Israel-Hamas war

Paddy Cosgrave, the chief executive officer of a prominent European tech conference called Web Summit, resigned from his role on Saturday amid backlash for his public statements that suggested Israel was committing war crimes

Fortune

Web Summit founder's Israel Hamas comments: a case study in PR trainwrecks

Weeks before the 70,000-person Web Summit conference kicks off, founder Patty Cosgrove has been buffeted by a wave of cancellations and recriminations.

Evening Standard

‘I apologise deeply' – Web Summit founder U-turns after investor backlash over Israel comments

'What is needed at this time is compassion, and I did not convey that', Paddy Cosgrave said

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China will dominate the world of tech, Web Summit’s Cosgrave says

The founder of the tech summit, which will be held in Qatar next year, says the West has lost its lead on tech.

Fortune

Why the CEOs of OnlyFans and Latin America's top women's health companies see the region as a growth market

CEOs of OnlyFans, Bloom Care, and Oya Care discussed Latin America at Web Summit Rio.

Benzinga

Factiva's Traci Mabrey On Meaningful Content And Data: 'That's The Value We Bring'

This month, more than 70,000 people convened at the Web Summit in Lisbon, Portugal. Perspectives on the opportunities and challenges currently facing business, innovation, and government were discussed.

Evening Standard

Tech & Science Daily podcast: The future of AI with Paddy Cosgrave | Web Summit 2022

The CEO of Web Summit Paddy Cosgrave told Tech & Science Daily it is ‘incredible to be back’ at the event, after an 18-month break.

Reuters

As war rages, Ukrainian startups spread message of hope

Ukrainian entrepreneurs brought a message of hope to this week's Web Summit in Lisbon, Europe's largest tech gathering that ended on Friday: the war has made them more resilient than ever.

AFP

At Web Summit, 'Bored Apes' emerge from swamp but remain murky

Lisbon (AFP) - With a blast of "Break on Through" by The Doors and a flashy video of cartoon apes careening around a fantasy landscape, the boss of one of crypto's most secretive companies took to the stage on Thursday.

Evening Standard

Tech & Science Daily podcast: Why going ‘passwordless’ is the future | Web Summit 2022

We’re at Web Summit 2022 in Lisbon.

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