Why top economists who dismissed AI fears are now sounding...

Why top economists who dismissed AI fears are now sounding the alarm

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Leading economists, computer scientists, and tech executives have issued an urgent warning that artificial intelligence could trigger an economic transformation larger than the Industrial Revolution -...weiterlesen »

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Why the EU has just frozen Russia's oil cap - and what Iran conflict has to do with it

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The European Union's 27 member states failed to reach agreement on their planned 21st sanctions package against Russia on Wednesday. However, they did manage to extend the price cap on Russian crude oil...weiterlesen »

750 dead, no vaccine, and spreading fast - Congo's Ebola crisis spirals out of control

vor 4 Stunden - upday.com

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has surpassed 2,000 confirmed cases and 750 deaths since its declaration in mid-May, with the virus now spreading to five provinces and raising international...weiterlesen »

US wholesale prices drop 0.3% in June - first decline in nearly a year despite Iran war

vor 6 Stunden - upday.com

US wholesale prices declined in June for the first time in nearly a year, signaling easing inflation pressures. The Labor Department reported a 0.3% drop in the Producer Price Index, driven primarily by...weiterlesen »

100 metres per minute: How Spain's deadly wildfire killed seven Britons and six others

vor 6 Stunden - upday.com

Seven British nationals have died in devastating wildfires that swept through southern Spain last week. The victims are among 13 people confirmed dead after flames engulfed the village of Bédar in Almeria...weiterlesen »

Before the Schubert Year: Birthplace in Vienna to Undergo Comprehensive Renovation

vor 7 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Pünktlich zum Schubert-Jahr 2028 wird das Geburtshaus des Komponisten in Wien umfassend erneuert. Geplant sind eine doppelt so große Dauerausstellung, ein neuer Konzertsaal und ein frei zugänglicher Garten....weiterlesen »

Australia launches world-first national AI office with binding data centre rules

vor 7 Stunden - upday.com

Australia has established a national Office of AI and announced mandatory standards for artificial intelligence data centres, marking the first time a country has unified AI's economic, social, security...weiterlesen »

Anthropic hiring nuclear and bioweapons experts to stop AI misuse

vor 7 Stunden - upday.com

Artificial intelligence company Anthropic is pursuing an aggressive multi-front strategy to manage AI safety risks, combining the development of powerful vulnerability-detection models with specialized...weiterlesen »

New Funding: Up to 600 Euros for Households

vor 9 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Private Haushalte können ab sofort bis zu 600 Euro Förderung für intelligente Energiemanagementsysteme erhalten. Unterstützt werden unter anderem Lösungen für Photovoltaik, Batteriespeicher oder Wärmepumpen....weiterlesen »

£12,500 pension loss as 5 million workers face retirement age rise seven years early

vor 8 Stunden - upday.com

The UK government plans to bring forward the state pension age rise to 68 by seven years, forcing millions of workers to wait longer for their retirement. The change would affect approximately five million...weiterlesen »

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UK forcing Meta and Google to prioritize BBC content - US lawmakers call it censorship

vor 8 Stunden - upday.com

US Congress members have warned the UK government that proposed regulations requiring social media platforms to prioritize public service media content pose a threat to free speech and American companies'...weiterlesen »

EU needs Chinese tech to hit climate goals - but security fears are forcing a costly ban

vor 9 Stunden - upday.com

The European Union is grappling with a fundamental dilemma in its green transition: achieving climate goals requires Chinese technology and materials, yet growing security concerns and a massive trade...weiterlesen »

Oil at $86, tech stocks soaring: Markets navigate ASML boost vs Iran tensions

vor 10 Stunden - upday.com

Global stock markets showed mixed performance on Wednesday as strong earnings from chipmaker ASML boosted technology stocks, offsetting concerns over surging oil prices driven by escalating tensions between...weiterlesen »

Vienna Opens New Cycling Route Through Four Districts

vor 11 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Radfahrer können jetzt durchgehend vom Karlsplatz bis zum Matzleinsdorfer Platz fahren. Mit dem Lückenschluss auf der Wiedner Hauptstraße entstand eine mehr als zwei Kilometer lange Radverbindung – samt...weiterlesen »

New Decision by the EU: Not All Devices Need Removable Batteries

vor 11 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Ab Februar 2027 müssen Akkus in vielen Geräten vom Nutzer austauschbar sein. Jetzt erweitert die EU jedoch die Ausnahmeliste. With a new exemption regulation, the EU Commission clarifies the requirements...weiterlesen »

Putin is desperate and losing - Poland's FM warns of false flag drone attack on NATO or Russia

vor 12 Stunden - upday.com

Poland's Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski has issued a stark warning that Russia may be planning a false flag operation using Ukrainian drones to justify military retaliation. Speaking at a public debate...weiterlesen »

New Figures Show: This Is Behind Many Train Delays

vor 13 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Verspätungen im überregionalen Zugverkehr sind immer wieder Thema, auch wenn sich das Problem in Österreich im internationalen Vergleich in gewissen Grenzen hält. Announcements at the station often indicate...weiterlesen »

ECB Advances Digital Euro With 36-Provider Pilot

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The European Central Bank selected 36 banks, fintechs and payment processors on July 14 to help test a beta digital euro in real-world payment environments beginning in the second half of 2027. The participants...weiterlesen »

First total solar eclipse over Europe since 1999 will darken skies on August 12

vor 14 Stunden - upday.com

A rare total solar eclipse will sweep across parts of Europe on Wednesday, August 12, marking the first time such an event has been visible from the continent since 1999. While the UK and Ireland will...weiterlesen »

Oxford vaccine trial begins as Congo Ebola deaths pass 750 - but won't stop current outbreak

vor 15 Stunden - upday.com

The Ebola outbreak ravaging the Democratic Republic of Congo has surpassed 2,000 confirmed cases, with over 750 deaths reported. Oxford University has launched the first human clinical trial for a vaccine...weiterlesen »

Why your portfolio protection no longer works - and what investors are doing instead

vor 15 Stunden - upday.com

Global investors are confronting a fundamental shift in how to protect their portfolios. Traditional safe-haven assets like government bonds no longer provide the same shelter during crises as geopolitical...weiterlesen »

These Free Events Await in Vienna in August

vor 17 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Landstraßenfest, Bauernmarkt und Sommeraktionen: Im August gibt es in Wien wieder zahlreiche Veranstaltungen und Einkaufs-Events. Hier finden Sie die wichtigsten Termine im Überblick. August brings numerous...weiterlesen »

Experts slam UK midnight social media curfew for teens - 'for show, not for children'

vor 17 Stunden - upday.com

The UK government has introduced a midnight social media curfew for 16- and 17-year-olds as part of sweeping new restrictions aimed at protecting teenagers from online harms. The measures, announced by...weiterlesen »

Warsh refuses to celebrate sharp inflation drop in first Fed testimony

vor 21 Stunden - upday.com

Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh reaffirmed his commitment to lowering inflation during his first congressional testimony on Tuesday. But he offered no clear signals on whether interest rate hikes are...weiterlesen »

£100bn debt burden: Burnham inherits bond crisis days before taking office as PM

vor 23 Stunden - upday.com

UK borrowing costs have surged back above 5 per cent for the first time since May as escalating conflict between the US and Iran drives up oil prices and triggers a sell-off in government bonds. The spike...weiterlesen »

100% tariffs on Russian oil buyers: Bill could hit China and India hardest

vor 24 Stunden - upday.com

A bipartisan group of U.S. senators has introduced sweeping sanctions legislation targeting the top buyers of Russian oil and gas, aiming to choke off Moscow's war funding. The bill, championed by Senator...weiterlesen »

Russia could attack NATO by 2030 - UK tells citizens to stockpile food and medicines

vor einem Tag - upday.com

The UK government will launch a public awareness campaign later this year urging citizens to stockpile food, water, and essential supplies as the country prepares for potential emergencies including Russian...weiterlesen »

Spectacular Astro-August with Solar Eclipse and Perseids

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

Der August 2026 bringt gleich mehrere außergewöhnliche Himmelsschauspiele. August 2026 will be a special month for astronomy enthusiasts. Three significant celestial events are on the horizon. It all begins...weiterlesen »

Investigations into Dead Baby Antelope in Vienna Zoo Schönbrunn Discontinued Without Results

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

Die Ermittlungen zum Tod einer jungen Antilope im Wiener Zoo Schönbrunn sind ergebnislos abgebrochen worden. This is reported by “Mein Bezirk” citing the Vienna Public Prosecutor’s Office. The dead young...weiterlesen »

AK Vienna shows with "Youth Monitor" how young people suffer from inflation

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

Die Konsequenzen der Teuerung haben sich seit 2024 für junge Menschen verfestigt. Wie der am Dienstag präsentierte zweite “Jugendmonitor” der Arbeiterkammer Wien (AK) zeigt, gibt es auch weiterhin immense...weiterlesen »

Airbnb Boom in Vienna: Greens Demand Stricter Rules

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

Die Wiener Grünen sehen bei touristischen Kurzzeitvermietungen weiterhin Handlungsbedarf. Sie kritisieren, dass trotz bestehender Regeln immer mehr Wohnungen in Beherbergungsbetriebe umgewandelt würden,...weiterlesen »

Gambling Addiction Expert Sounds the Alarm During the World Cup

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

Die Fußball-Weltmeisterschaft sorgt laut dem Wiener Anton Proksch Institut für einen deutlichen Anstieg von Menschen, die wegen problematischer Sportwetten Hilfe suchen. Besonders junge Männer seien betroffen,...weiterlesen »

EU exempts smartwatches from battery replacement rule - but not phones or tablets

vor einem Tag - upday.com

The European Commission has exempted smartwatches, fitness trackers, and several other electronic devices from a planned EU requirement for easily replaceable batteries. The decision announced Tuesday...weiterlesen »

U3 Blockage between Hütteldorfer Straße and Westbahnhof

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

Pendler brauchen jetzt mehr Zeit: Die U3 fährt bis 31. August nicht zwischen Hütteldorfer Straße und Westbahnhof. With the start of the summer holidays, numerous construction works are underway on Vienna’s...weiterlesen »

Airport Vienna: Significantly Fewer Passengers in June – These Are the Reasons

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

Am Flughafen Wien ist die Zahl der Passagiere im Juni 2026 deutlich zurückgegangen. Vienna Airport handled a total of 2,832,434 passengers in June 2026. This represents a decrease of 5.9 percent compared...weiterlesen »

Cyber Attack: Foreign Office Summons Russian Ambassador

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

Das Außenministerium hat am Dienstag den russischen Botschafter in Wien einbestellt. Anlass sei die jüngste Erklärung aller 27 EU-Staaten zu russischen Cyberangriffen, in der erstmals offiziell bestätigt...weiterlesen »

New Name for Benko's Former Luxury Project in Vienna

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

Das ehemalige Signa-Projekt auf der Mariahilfer Straße heißt künftig Grand Museum Residences und bietet rund 200 Eigentumswohnungen, die im Herbst in den Verkauf gehen . Das Projekt erhielt zudem vorab...weiterlesen »

In the Future, Lower Electricity Grid Costs for Three Out of Four Households

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

Die derzeit in Vorbereitung befindliche große Tarifreform bei den Stromnetzkosten soll 75 Prozent der Endkunden niedrigere Netzkosten bringen. Diese Zahl nannte die zuständige Regulierungsbehörde E-Control...weiterlesen »

Gas prices drove inflation down to 3.5% - then US-Iran strikes sent oil soaring again

vor einem Tag - upday.com

US consumer prices fell in June for the first time in six years, dropping 0.4% from May as gasoline costs plummeted. The decline brought annual inflation down to 3.5%, potentially easing pressure on the...weiterlesen »

Trend Reversal: These Apartments Are Now in Demand in Vienna

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

Am Wiener Wohnungsmarkt zeichnet sich eine Trendwende ab. Laut einer aktuellen Marktanalyse steigt die Nachfrage nach hochwertig sanierten Bestandswohnungen, während ältere Neubauten an Bedeutung verlieren....weiterlesen »

17 Days: No Railjets to Vienna Airport

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

Wer in den kommenden Tagen mit dem Zug zum Flughafen Wien fahren möchte, muss mehr Zeit einplanen. Wegen Bauarbeiten ersetzen Busse bis 27. Juli einen Teil der Railjet-Verbindungen. Commuters and air travelers...weiterlesen »

Haselsteiner's Westbahn is considering some new connections

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

Die Westbahn des Investors Hans Peter Haselsteiner könnte noch ab dem kommenden Fahrplanwechsel weiter nach Kärnten und bis nach Lienz in Osttirol vorstoßen. Das zeigen entsprechende Anmeldungen bei der...weiterlesen »

Terror Trial Regarding Vienna Pride Enters Crucial Phase

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

Im Prozess um mutmaßliche Anschlagspläne gegen die Vienna Pride 2023 könnten am Landesgericht St. Pölten am Dienstag weitere Urteile fallen. Zwei Brüdern wird unter anderem die Beteiligung an einer terroristischen...weiterlesen »

3p per mile: UK confirms pay-per-mile tax for electric vehicles starting 2028

vor einem Tag - upday.com

UK electric vehicle owners will pay 3 pence per mile from April 2028 under a new government tax scheme confirmed this week. Drivers of plug-in hybrid vehicles face a 1.5 pence per mile charge under the...weiterlesen »

11.5% earnings jump: Energy giants and AI winners power Europe's strongest quarter since 2023

vor einem Tag - upday.com

European companies are set to post their strongest profit growth in three years during the second-quarter reporting season. The surge marks a dramatic shift from the sluggish earnings expansion that has...weiterlesen »

Google DeepMind CEO warns AI could enable nuclear and biological threats within 18 months

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Demis Hassabis, CEO of Google DeepMind, is pushing for the creation of a U.S.-led global AI watchdog organization to regulate advanced artificial intelligence models. He warns that current AI-driven cyber...weiterlesen »

Gasoline and Diesel are More Expensive Again at the Beginning of the Week

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

Zu Beginn der zweiten Ferienwoche haben die Spritpreise noch einmal zugelegt. Am Montag lag der Durchschnittspreis bei Diesel bei 1,852 Euro je Liter, bei Superbenzin waren es 1,773 Euro. Zum Vergleich:...weiterlesen »

Electric car owners face new cost from 2028: 3p per mile tax confirmed

vor einem Tag - upday.com

The UK Government has confirmed a controversial pay-per-mile tax for electric vehicles will begin in April 2028. Electric car owners will be charged 3 pence per mile, while plug-in hybrid drivers face...weiterlesen »

Vienna Airport Stops Three Tons of Prohibited Plants

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

Wer Obst, Pflanzen oder Blumen aus einem Nicht-EU-Land mitbringt, riskiert Probleme bei der Einreise. With the holiday season, the number of travelers bringing plants or plant products from non-EU countries...weiterlesen »

Summer Vacation: These Destinations Are Now Significantly Cheaper

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

Kurz nach Ferienbeginn gibt es für Urlauber gute Nachrichten: Laut einer aktuellen Marktanalyse kosten viele beliebte Sommerziele derzeit weniger als vor einem Jahr. Besonders groß sind die Preisunterschiede...weiterlesen »

New Pension Model: Up to 10 Percent More Possible

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

Die Bundesregierung will die betriebliche Altersvorsorge reformieren. Künftig sollen Arbeitnehmer ihre Abfertigung in eine lebenslange Zusatzpension umwandeln können. Laut Regierung sind langfristig bis...weiterlesen »

Stripe, Revolut and SumUp Join the Digital Euro Trial

vor einem Tag - TrendingTopics.eu

The digital euro has cleared its next hurdle: On Tuesday, the European Central Bank (ECB) selected 36 payment service providers (PSPs) from across the euro area to take part in the pilot project for the...weiterlesen »

Rita Ora and Roxette are coming to Vienna: What festival fans can expect

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

In wenigen Tagen geht es los: Das Donauinsel Open Air bringt vom 17. bis 25. Juli 55 internationale Acts nach Wien. Mit Rita Ora, Roxette, Kim Wilde, den Vengaboys und einer großen Mallorca-Party wartet...weiterlesen »

FBI agents arrive at journalists' homes with subpoenas over Air Force One reporting

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Five New York Times journalists have been subpoenaed to testify before a federal grand jury over their reporting on security concerns with the new Air Force One. Media advocates and press freedom organizations...weiterlesen »

Hietzing is undergoing changes: This is what will change on Lainzer Straße

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

Große Baustelle, neue Gleise, Radweg und mehr Grün: In der Lainzer Straße startet ab August 2026 eines der größten Infrastrukturprojekte Hietzings. Welche Sperren kommen, wann gebaut wird und worauf sich...weiterlesen »

First total solar eclipse in 27 years: Spain gets prime view on August 12

vor einem Tag - upday.com

A total solar eclipse will sweep across parts of Europe and the Arctic on August 12, marking the first such event visible over the continent since 1999. The moon's shadow will trace a narrow path from...weiterlesen »

Why UK factories pay 45% more for power - and the £4.8bn fix on the table

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Leading UK business groups have called on the incoming Prime Minister to immediately tackle soaring industrial energy costs, warning that inaction risks £130 billion in potential economic growth. A new...weiterlesen »

„Stop the AI Race“: Hundreds March Against OpenAI, Anthropic and Google DeepMind in San Francisco

vor einem Tag - TrendingTopics.eu

On Saturday, July 11, around 400 people took to the streets of San Francisco to protest against the leading AI companies. The march, held under the banner “Stop the AI Race”, led from OpenAI’s headquarters...weiterlesen »

„You Pay for Intelligence Twice“: Microsoft CEO Warns of Closed Models

vor einem Tag - TrendingTopics.eu

In a lengthy blog post, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has introduced a new term into the AI debate: the “Reverse Information Paradox.” His thesis: companies that use AI models are gradually giving away their...weiterlesen »

Von der Leyen: Tech giants must prove platforms safe before kids can access them

vor einem Tag - upday.com

The European Union is preparing what could become one of the world's strictest social media bans for minors. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced on Monday that an expert report...weiterlesen »

Liverpool to subsidize Slot's Netherlands coaching salary - saving €30m severance

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Arne Slot has emerged as the leading candidate to become the new head coach of the Netherlands national team. FC Liverpool is reportedly willing to facilitate the move by subsidizing his salary to reduce...weiterlesen »

6,686 soldiers, 37 nations, €436 billion: Macron's final Bastille parade shows Europe's military awakening

vor einem Tag - upday.com

France marked Bastille Day with a military parade showcasing European unity and a fireworks display celebrating the 70th anniversary of the Paris-Rome sister city relationship. President Emmanuel Macron...weiterlesen »

Rabiot fires back at Yamal: France fears no one ahead of World Cup semi-final

vor einem Tag - upday.com

French midfielder Adrien Rabiot has fired back at Spain's Lamine Yamal ahead of Tuesday's World Cup semi-final, declaring France «fears no one». The statement came one day before the crucial clash in Dallas...weiterlesen »

Your car will watch you drive: EU requires attention-monitoring cameras in all new vehicles

vor 2 Tagen - upday.com

Starting July 7, 2026, all newly registered cars and light commercial vehicles in the EU must be equipped with driver-facing cameras that monitor attention levels behind the wheel. The Advanced Driver...weiterlesen »

Smartphone market hits 13-year low: AI boom starves phone makers of chips, prices surge

vor 2 Tagen - upday.com

The global smartphone market crashed to its lowest point in 13 years during the second quarter of 2026, with shipments plunging 11% year-over-year. The culprit: a severe shortage of memory chips as suppliers...weiterlesen »

Trapped in their cars, on foot through flames: How 13 died in Spain's wildfire inferno

vor 2 Tagen - upday.com

A 93-year-old British woman died Sunday from severe burns sustained in devastating wildfires that tore through southern Spain last Thursday, bringing the total death toll to 13. She became the fourth British...weiterlesen »