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    Elon Musk drew attention to the update to the Grok Imagine image generator—Grok Imagine 2.0—with a single brief message: “Grok Imagine.” This was prompted by a post from visual AI expert Min Choi, who demonstrated the model’s new capabilities using a series of ten examples.

    Technology & Innovation 11 August 2026
    Elon Musk Grok Image

    According to the study, businesses are significantly ahead of bloggers in terms of the pace at which they are adopting artificial intelligence in content production. Companies are more likely to use neural networks for writing text and generating ideas, while authors primarily use them to find topics.

    Technology & Innovation 11 August 2026
    artificial intelligence

    In Moldova, the “Consumer Protection” digital module has been launched on a pilot basis on the government’s eDemocrație platform. It will replace the traditional paper “Complaint Books,” which were officially abolished earlier as part of a package of measures to reduce red tape for businesses. The new online service allows users to submit complaints to sellers and track their status through the EVO portal.

    Technology & Innovation 10 August 2026
    complaint book

    According to data from the National Bureau of Statistics, spending on research and development in Moldova amounted to 0.23% of GDP in 2025. This amounts to 825.6 million lei (or 17.4 euros per capita).

    Technology & Innovation 10 August 2026
    an open book

    The National Agency for Communications Regulation (ARCOM) has decided to establish a unified technical mechanism for the implementation of the mobile number verification API by mobile operators in the Republic of Moldova—S.A. “Moldtelecom,” Î.M. “Orange Moldova” S.A., and S.A. “Moldcell,” with the aim of preventing and combating caller ID spoofing (CLI spoofing).

    Technology & Innovation 9 August 2026
    A Dangerous Call

    The Firebird AI artificial intelligence (AI) factory opened in Razdan, Armenia, on Saturday, August 8, with an initial investment of $500 million. The total investment will reach approximately $5 billion upon completion of the second phase.

    Technology & Innovation 8 August 2026
    Firebird AI Factory

    Moldova made its debut at the International Artificial Intelligence Olympiad (IOAI-2026) and won one silver and two bronze medals. The national team officially competed for the first time in the event, which was held this year in Astana and brought together 435 participants from 131 countries.

    Technology & Innovation 8 August 2026
    Schoolchildren in Durlești

    Testing of the remote digital identity verification system will begin this fall, and its full-scale implementation is scheduled for 2027.

    Technology & Innovation 7 August 2026
    electronic signature

    GPS watches for children and other tracking devices designed for safety can themselves become a source of danger. Researchers have discovered vulnerabilities that allow attackers to track users’ locations, access cameras and microphones, and remotely control the devices.

    Technology & Innovation 7 August 2026
    GPS device for children

    A startup founded by young entrepreneurs from Moldova demonstrates that even “complex” fields like accounting can be made simple, fast, and accessible.

    Technology & Innovation 6 August 2026
    Sirius

    Artificial intelligence and the widespread use of technology are posing new challenges for Moldovan citizens. The risks affect not only children and young people, but all age groups. President Maia Sandu stated that in September, the government will present proposals to mitigate the risks associated with the use of advanced technologies and their impact on children.

    Technology & Innovation 5 August 2026
    and safety

    Moldova has launched an official interactive tool that provides users with access to detailed information on foreign trade. It was launched by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) as a standalone application, whose main advantage is the ability to generate data at various levels of detail in accordance with international statistical classifications and user requests.

    Technology & Innovation 5 August 2026
    international trade

    A U.S. intelligence officer stole cryptocurrency from wallets linked to investigations and then asked a neural network where to invest the money profitably and how to move to Europe.

    Technology & Innovation 5 August 2026
    cryptocurrency-related crime

    Artificial intelligence could enable developing countries to achieve results equivalent to a century of development in just a decade, if they take swift action to address gaps in energy, communications, and skills, according to a World Bank report released on Tuesday.

    Technology & Innovation 5 August 2026
    artificial intelligence

    Pressure on Meta and other smart glasses manufacturers is mounting as European privacy regulators step up oversight of these devices, which look very similar to ordinary glasses. According to European authorities, covert recording poses risks beyond just privacy.

    Technology & Innovation 4 August 2026
    smart glasses

    Moldova will establish a national electronic system for the exchange of information on freight transport—eFTI.

    Technology & Innovation 4 August 2026
    Freight Transportation

    The European Union will allocate €10 billion to build seven major centers for the development of artificial intelligence. Brussels hopes this will help it close the gap with the United States and China in the field of AI and establish its own technological base.

    Technology & Innovation 31 July 2026
    European Commission

    Companies in the fashion and beauty industries are actively implementing artificial intelligence tools; however, investment in staff training has so far lagged significantly behind the pace of digital transformation. This creates a gap between the adoption of new technologies and employees’ readiness to use them effectively in practice. This is evidenced by the results of a BoF Careers survey conducted among nearly 3,000 professionals from 98 countries.

    Technology & Innovation 31 July 2026
    AI is in vogue

    Three of Anthropic’s Claude artificial intelligence models gained unintended access to the internet during internal testing and infiltrated the systems of three organizations. According to the developer, the incidents were caused by a configuration error in the test environment. This is the second such incident in the industry in recent weeks, following a similar report from OpenAI.

    Technology & Innovation 31 July 2026
    Claude

    From August 1 through August 31, 2026, Moldova’s diplomatic missions and consular offices will temporarily suspend the acceptance of applications for services related to the registration of births, marriages, and divorces, changes of surname, and other related services.

    Technology & Innovation 31 July 2026
    Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Moldova

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