Month: August 2024
Venice is taking its mass tourism battle a step further by banning loudspeakers and tourist parties of over 25
Overtourism has real ramifications in the lagoon city, as it’s on UNESCO’s list of endangered destinations. But will capping crowds and charging day-trippers a fee help?
The reason you’re hooked on obscure sports at the Paris Olympics? Artificial intelligence
Intel's AI is using crowd noise to find highlights from thousands of hours of footage, giving fencers and speed climbers a boost.
Syngenta CEO Jeff Rowe is incorporating AI and taking inspiration from timeless classics to help feed 8 billion people
Today Fortune speaks with Jeff Rowe to learn more about Syngenta's peculiar ownership structure, his farmer outfits and his love for the all-American John Deere.
Educators are leveraging AI to make the job of teaching easier—and make it more than a way to cheat on homework
Teachers are asking AI developers for assistance in planning lessons and motivating students, Pandai founder Khairul Anwar said at Fortune Brainstorm AI Singapore.
Hugo Boss misses Q2 operating profit expectations
By Ozan Ergenay and Tristan Veyet (Reuters) -Hugo Boss reported a 42% drop in second-quarter...
North Korea wants to restart nuclear talks if Trump wins, says ex-diplomat
By Hyonhee Shin SEOUL (Reuters) – North Korea wants to reopen nuclear talks with the...
Chinese factories poised for ‘cruel summer’ as PMI surveys raise outlook risks
BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s manufacturing activity in July shrank for the first time in nine...
China is capable, confident to hit 2024 growth target: state planner
BEIJING (Reuters) – China has the ability and confidence to achieve its full-year growth target...
