News about Digitalization
The Zcash team will introduce wallets with a recovery mechanism in case of a quantum threat within a month.
Artificial intelligence will not replace doctors and the main human component of medical practice – compassion and relations between doctor and patient. This was stated by Health Minister Emil Ceban at the 11th International Scientific Congress for medical students, doctoral students and young doctors “MedEspera”.
Artificial intelligence-based robots working in a huge e-commerce warehouse near Berlin are already packing, selecting and sorting goods as humans would. Only faster, more efficiently and more accurately.
India is rapidly strengthening its position as one of the world’s largest IT and AI development centers. The revenues of global technology centers operating in the country have already approached levels that were previously expected only by 2030.
The French prosecutor’s office has moved to the criminal prosecution phase of the investigation related to the activities of Ilon Musk and his platform X. According to international media, the businessman and former CEO Linda Iaccarino have been invited to France to attend a preliminary hearing where they may face preliminary charges.
Infrastructure financing, transport corridor development, logistics modernization, digitalization of transport processes and the use of innovative technologies to improve efficiency and connectivity were the focus of discussions at the annual summit of the International Transport Forum (IFT).
Washington and Beijing may for the first time establish a formal mechanism for negotiations on artificial intelligence, a technology that is increasingly rapidly transforming from a commercial tool into an element of the global geo-economy and strategic security. The initiative is being discussed against the backdrop of an ongoing technological standoff between the world’s two largest economies.
AmCham Moldova presented the third edition of the METRIX survey (Moldova Economic Transformation and Reform Index). The survey showed an increase in the index of business environment perception while macroeconomic problems persist.
The Institute of Cardiology was equipped with a modern digital system for receiving, recording and direct transmission of images from the cardiac catheterization room. The project worth 1.35 million lei was implemented within the investment program financed by the National Health Insurance Company (NHIC). The funds were allocated from the fund for the development and modernization of public medical institutions.
RETN, a leading independent global network service provider, announced the launch of a new end-to-end backbone route connecting Drobeta, Bucharest, Iasi and Chisinau. The route, a single continuous backbone, provides a new option for physical connectivity throughout Romania and Moldova, creating an alternative to existing regional IP backhaul corridors in Eastern Europe.
The problem of translating official responses to citizens’ appeals submitted in languages other than Romanian can be solved with the help of digital technologies and artificial intelligence. This opinion was expressed by the head of the Equality Council, Ian Feldman, who said that the introduction of AI would simplify the communication of public institutions with representatives of national minorities.
China is stepping up its drive for technological autonomy in the semiconductor industry by increasing production of silicon wafers for artificial intelligence chips. The country’s authorities expect to increase the share of domestic silicon wafers in the national industry to 70% against the backdrop of US export restrictions and the global AI boom.
Pinterest reported quarterly results that beat analysts’ expectations and simultaneously provided an upbeat outlook for the second quarter, sparking a marked increase in investor interest. The company’s stock was up about 15% in the May 4 postmarket.
American cosmetics concern Estée Lauder is expanding its personnel optimization program: the company plans to cut about 3 thousand additional jobs. Together with the previously announced layoffs, the total number of reductions will reach approximately 10 thousand employees.
In an interview with our portal, entrepreneur Mircea Baciu spoke about a real opportunity that would allow Moldova to significantly increase its exports – through the use of international online trading platforms.
Cluster 1 “Fundamental Values” in negotiations with the European Union is considered to be the most important and at the same time the most difficult block: it opens first and closes last.
All new buildings, as well as buildings undergoing major renovation, will be mandatorily equipped with internal infrastructure for fiber optic Internet. This will allow housing and commercial premises to be initially prepared for high-speed connection without additional costs in the future.
Ilon Musk announced that the Grok 4.3 model showed the best results in difficult tests on law and finance. The announcement caused controversy: some users speak of a breakthrough, others – of marketing without transparent evidence.
US startup Panthalassa, which is developing autonomous floating data centers powered by wave energy, has raised $140 million at a valuation of about $1 billion.
The number of payments made with cards issued in Moldova continues to grow.
