The European Commission Has Banned AI Assistants from Participating in Virtual Meetings

In early April 2025, the European Commission officially prohibited AI-powered virtual assistants from participating in its online meetings, first implementing the ban during a video conference with representatives from a network of digital policy support offices across Europe, where an "Online Meeting Etiquette" slide clearly stated: "No

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The Place of GenAI in the AI Hierarchy: From Neural Networks to Large Language Models

Generative AI relies on a specialised branch of machine learning (ML), namely deep learning (DL) algorithms, which employ neural networks to detect and exploit patterns embedded within data. By processing vast volumes of information, these algorithms are capable of synthesising existing knowledge and applying it creatively. As a result, generative

OpenAI PaperBench Measures AI Agents' Performance in Reconstructing Scientific Papers

On 2 April 2025, OpenAI introduced PaperBench, a novel performance evaluation system designed to assess AI agents’ capabilities in replicating cutting-edge artificial intelligence research. Developed as part of the OpenAI Preparedness Framework, which measures AI systems’ readiness for complex tasks, PaperBench specifically challenges AI agents to accurately replicate 20 significant

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Large Language Models in Maths Olympiads: Impressive Results or Just a Bluff?

Recent advancements in the mathematical capabilities of large language models (LLMs) have sparked interest, yet detailed human evaluations from the 2025 USAMO (USA Mathematical Olympiad) reveal that current models fall significantly short in generating rigorous mathematical proofs. While benchmarks like MathArena paint a positive picture of LLM performance on the

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Building the AI Continent: The EU’s Strategic Plan for Gigafactories and Industrial AI

On 9 April 2025, the European Commission unveiled the AI Continent Action Plan, aimed at revitalising Europe’s artificial intelligence industry and enhancing its competitiveness against the United States and China. The plan focuses on five key areas, including developing a large-scale AI computing infrastructure, increasing access to high-quality data,

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