World's largest mobile tech fair, Mobile World Congress 2024, gets underway in Barcelona
Visitors from over 200 countries arrive to discuss and present latest advances in AI, robotics, and 5G
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Tech & science developments and news
Spanish PM announces creation of AI language model in Spanish and Catalan
Barcelona Supercomputing Center will collaborate to develop 'open and transparent' code
Groundbreaking project introduces artificial intelligence to eleven schools in Tarragona
Residents of Ripoll advised not to drink tap water due to high levels of arsenic
Tap water still safe to use for showers, washing clothes and dishes, but not for cooking
Groundbreaking project introduces artificial intelligence to eleven schools in Tarragona
More than 180 teachers participate in ‘AI Skills Lab’ project with positive results
Catalan scientists discover potential treatment for Parkinson's disease
Study opens the door to rethinking use of drugs and metabolic products
World’s largest audiovisual trade show ISE kicks off in Barcelona
Organizers expect over 70,000 visitors in biggest edition ever
Netflix launches Money Heist mobile game
Barcelona is the scene of a new robbery based on the hit series
Catalan association seeks women astronauts to be part of new simulation mission in 2025
Applications are open until January 31 for those passionate about science and space
Barcelona Deep Tech summit opens with aim of gathering three times as many visitors
Congress promises solutions for climate change and chronic diseases with use of complex technologies
New baggage system at Barcelona Airport: From check-in to handling in 3.5 minutes
7,200 pieces of luggage can be checked in an hour
Video game industry in Catalonia doubles turnover in five years
More than 50% of video games are available in Catalan and number expected to increase 'exponentially'
Music industry in Catalonia generates €834 million annual turnover, providing 4,000 jobs
Live music including festivals accounts for more than 80% of turnover and 73% of jobs
Artificial intelligence behind 80% of all Christmas purchases
Companies use algorithms to get to know customers and recommend products
Catalan digital transformation projects receive €30m in Next Generation funding
Funds will go towards projects in artificial intelligence, assistance robotics, and female digital entrepreneurship
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