Europe's innovation ecosystem needs to be enhanced to help inventors scale up and commercialize their inventions, especially in critical areas like green technologies, AI, and semiconductors. Computer technology led the way in 2024 with a record 16,815 patent applications, driven by advancements in machine learning and pattern recognition. Electrical machinery and energy saw the strongest growth last year, with a 8.9% increase, largely due to breakthroughs in clean energy technologies, particularly battery innovation, which jumped 24.0%.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/european-patent-office-reports-innovation-remains-robust-amid-global-economic-uncertainties-patent-index-2024-302421070.htmlFutu has launched a new options feature called DeepSeek, which uses an AI model to generate suitable options strategies for users with minimal input. The company chose this approach over general-purpose large language models like OpenAI due to concerns about data privacy and security. Futu's CEO, Li, stated that the private deployment of DeepSeek allows for full control over data flow and security. However, both Futu and industry analysts caution against relying solely on AI tools for investment advice, as they may provide incorrect information. The company is also expanding its retail space in Hong Kong's Causeway Bay to stay competitive in the online market.
https://www.thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2025/04/06/hong-kong-online-broker-futu-launches-deepseek-powered-tools-for-investorsIBM Watson Health uses artificial intelligence to assist doctors in diagnosing diseases and providing treatment recommendations based on medical data, while banking sector companies utilize AI to detect suspicious transactions and enhance user data security. In education, tools like ScribeSense and Gradescope aid teachers in evaluating students' learning outcomes more quickly and accurately.
https://en.tempo.co/read/1993986/top-ai-applications-of-2024-beyond-chatgpt-and-novelaiMeta has delayed the launch of its latest version of LLM (Large Language Model) due to concerns that it did not meet expectations in technical benchmarks, particularly in reasoning and math tasks. The company is also worried that Llama 4 is less capable than OpenAI's ChatGPT models in conducting humanlike voice conversations. Meta plans to invest up to $65 billion this year to expand its AI infrastructure amid investor pressure for returns on investment.
https://www.geo.tv/latest/598713-meta-releases-new-ai-model-llama-4Meta has launched new Llama 4 models, rivaling ChatGPT and Gemini in the AI chatbot space. The new models are designed to improve language understanding and generation capabilities. Meta's Llama 4 models will be used across various platforms, including messaging apps and websites. The company aims to provide more accurate and informative responses with its latest updates.
https://www.livemint.com/technology/tech-news/meta-rivals-chatgpt-and-gemini-with-new-llama-4-models-how-to-use-and-more-zuckerberg-llama-4-scout-llama-4-maverick-11743905738455.htmlMeta has launched Llama 4 models to take on Gemini in the AI space, with CEO Sundar Pichai describing it as "never a dull day" in AI development. The new models aim to improve language understanding and generation capabilities, potentially increasing competition in the field of artificial intelligence.
https://www.livemint.com/technology/tech-news/never-a-dull-day-in-ai-sundar-pichai-react-as-meta-launches-new-llama-4-maverick-llama-4-scout-mark-zuckerberg-11743915935902.htmlMeta Platforms has released the latest version of its large language model Llama, called Llama 4 Scout and Llama 4 Maverick. The Llama system is a multimodal artificial intelligence (AI) capable of processing various data types including text, video, images, and audio, and can convert content across these formats.
https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/04/07/business/foreign-business/meta-releases-new-ai-model-llama-4/2087265Meta has launched its most advanced AI model yet, Llama 4, which will be open-source software. The company claims that the new model is a multimodal AI system, marking a significant advancement in artificial intelligence technology.
https://indiatoday.in/technology/news/story/meta-launches-llama-4-its-most-advanced-ai-model-yet-2704989-2025-04-06Indian-American Microsoft engineer Vaniya Agarwal has publicly confronted Bill Gates and Satya Nadella over the use of artificial intelligence (AI) by Israel in Gaza, calling it "shameful". Agarwal, who is part of the Microsoft AI ethics board, expressed her concerns about the company's involvement with Israeli technology used to target civilians in Gaza.
https://www.livemint.com/news/us-news/shame-on-you-all-indian-origin-microsoft-engineer-confronts-bill-gates-satya-nadella-over-ai-use-by-israeli-military-11743959570657.html