Vienna has reaffirmed its role as a European innovation hub
The 2026 edition of ViennaUp concluded by reaffirming the role of the Austrian capital as one of the key hubs for the European start-up ecosystem. The festival, comprising the WarmUP Weekend and the main events held from 18 to 22 May, brought together thousands of…
An economy in transformation: the drivers of future growth
In recent years, the global economy has undergone an unprecedented structural transformation. The acceleration of technological innovation, demographic changes, geopolitical tension and energy transition are redefining growth models and investment opportunities.
Between 2026 and 2035, the key issue will not only be to identify expanding sectors…
What the WTO Global Trade Outlook report forecasts
The WTO Global Trade Outlook and Statistics (March 2026) confirms that international merchandise trade grew by +4.6% in 2025, well above expectations.
Growth was driven by global demand for AI-related products — semiconductors, servers, and telecommunications equipment — and by the frontloading of imports in North America…
How AI models learn from online data
In recent years, technology companies have argued that generative artificial intelligence models learn from online content in a way similar to human beings.
However, recent academic studies and journalistic investigations suggest a more complex reality. In several cases, AI systems do not merely learn abstract concepts but can…
The future of artificial intelligence
Artificial intelligence is already part of our daily lives: concrete examples include automatic translators, voice assistants and recommendation systems. However, this technology belongs to a very specific category called ANI (Artificial Narrow Intelligence), meaning artificial intelligence specialised in limited tasks.
In recent years, however, researchers and companies has been shifting…
How artificial intelligence is transforming work
Artificial intelligence (AI) is redefining the traditional concept of work.
This is not the simple replacement of human labour but a profound transformation of the models through which work is created, organized and sustained economically.
Traditional employment is gradually giving way to a system based on autonomous entrepreneurial initiatives.…
“Chameleon” malware: the beginning of a new era
In 2025, malware capable of modifying its structure in real time to evade antivirus systems has emerged. These “digital chameleons” represent a major evolution in the prospect of IT threats, foreshadowing a future in which traditional defence quickly becomes obsolete.
Artificial Intelligence at the service of criminals…
Nvidia exceeds expectations and reassures the markets
Nvidia’s recent quarterly results, released after the Wall Street closed, have dispelled fears of a potential slowdown in the AI sector. The company reported revenue of 57 billion dollars, up 62% from the previous year, with profits rising to +65%. End-of-year forecasts point to 65 billion, signalling an…
Introduction: a fragile balance
In recent years, the global economy has seemed to be hanging in a delicate balance. Signs of growth are visible, but they often rest on shaky foundations. Behind the world’s positive GDP figures lies a reality of widening inequalities and increasingly concentrated wealth.
Apparent growth and real inequality
Reports from international…
Introduction
The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) is profoundly transforming the world of work and as a result, the value of traditional education is being questioned. More and more often people are wondering whether it still makes sense to study nowadays. Many specialized fields of study — from medicine to law, to even the more…
