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Zurich-based AI Startup Rapidata Secures €7.2 Million to Expand Global Feedback Network

Founded in 2023, Rapidata aims to revolutionize AI by integrating a global network of human feedback providers. With a recent €7.2 million Seed funding round led by Canaan Partners and IA Ventures, Rapidata plans to enhance its capabilities to collect large volumes of high-quality human feedback quickly. This will enable AI companies to iterate faster and deploy models effectively. Co-founder and CEO Jason Corkill highlights that Rapidata addresses AI’s bottlenecks in human feedback collection, making it more efficient and less costly. The company's innovative approach provides swift feedback through digital ads, accelerating AI model refinement. By collaborating with participants worldwide, Rapidata transforms traditional feedback cycles from months to days, facilitating groundbreaking AI advancements.

Feb 20, 2026, 9:51 AM · 14 views

Technology

Promising Luxembourg Startups to Watch in 2026

Luxembourg has become a significant player in European innovation, leveraging its financial, space, and cross-border industry strengths to venture into new areas like healthtech, climate tech, robotics, and digital infrastructure. Backed by strong institutional support and international talent, the startup ecosystem is thriving with companies innovating in FundTech, biotech, industrial automation, and the circular economy. Highlighted are ten startups founded from 2021 onwards, including buildbuild, Cyberr, Exobiosphere among others, which have all achieved funding and are on track for further advancement.

Feb 20, 2026, 9:30 AM · 12 views

Science

Why Human Language Differs from Computer Code

A new study by researchers Michael Hahn and Richard Futrell examines why human language does not mimic the efficiency of computer code. Despite the potential for greater compression, human communication thrives on familiarity and patterns. Language connects us to shared experiences, allowing the brain to predict what comes next and quickly decode meaning. Digital systems might send data faster but lack the intuitive understanding that natural languages provide. This understanding could inform the development of AI and language models, aligning them closer to human communication methods.

Feb 20, 2026, 9:23 AM · 9 views

Technology

Quantum Computing Reaches New Milestone with Real-Time Qubit Tracking

Researchers from the Niels Bohr Institute have developed a cutting-edge system that tracks changes in qubit behavior in real time, significantly advancing the field of quantum computing. The team, led by Dr. Fabrizio Berritta, used FPGA-based technology to monitor qubit energy fluctuations with unprecedented speed, making their system about 100 times faster than previous methodologies. This method enhances our understanding of superconducting qubit dynamics, vital for improving the stability and scalability of future quantum processors. By using commercially available FPGA controllers and collaborating with universities such as Chalmers University, this approach integrates classical and quantum technologies seamlessly. The insights gained from this work highlight the importance of real-time monitoring for optimizing quantum processor performance and advancing quantum technology.

Feb 20, 2026, 9:03 AM · 22 views

World

South Korea's President Faces Political Turmoil After Predecessor's Conviction

President Lee Jae Myung finds relief as his predecessor is convicted, though facing challenges from a divided nation and heightened political polarization. Despite the majority approval rating, he aims to overcome social fractures deepened by political differences and tribalism. Moving forward, he plans to focus on domestic agendas and unity efforts, learning lessons from the recent turbulent events.

Feb 20, 2026, 8:53 AM · 6 views

Technology

Norway's Kilter Secures €6.5 Million for Precision Weeding Tech Expansion

Kilter, a Norwegian AgTech startup focusing on autonomous precision weeding solutions, has obtained €6.5 million in funding as it prepares for a Series B round. This financial boost comes from strategic partner Kubota Corporation and existing investors like SBG Invest and Pymwymic. The investment enhances Kilter's growth, aiding its expansion into international markets. Founded in 2020 as a spinoff from Adigo Mechatronics, Kilter tackles labor shortages and regulatory demands with its AX-1 autonomous robot, which uses AI to reduce pesticide use by up to 95% while maintaining crop yields.

Feb 20, 2026, 8:36 AM · 14 views

Science

Stanford Maps Deep Earthquakes in Mantle

Scientists at Stanford University have achieved a groundbreaking feat by mapping rare mantle earthquakes. By delineating hundreds of these deep tremors, they revealed significant clusters beneath the Himalayas and near the Bering Strait. The research, published in Science on February 5, provides new insights into the crust-mantle boundary and the behavior of Earth's upper mantle. Though these deep-seated earthquakes do not cause damage due to their remote origins, they offer valuable understanding of common earthquake mechanisms. Using innovative seismic wave detection, researchers distinguished mantle quakes from those in the crust. From over 46,000 recorded tremors, they identified 459 mantle earthquakes since 1990. Future studies are expected to further uncover the intricate workings of Earth's geological systems.

Feb 20, 2026, 8:05 AM · 7 views

Health

Nurses at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia Hospital Continue Strike After 6 Weeks

The strike by nurses at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia hospital has reached its 6th week, with picket lines showing decreased numbers and feelings of betrayal and frustration among the remaining strikers. While other hospitals' strikes have ended, nearly 4,000 nurses at this hospital are still fighting for job security and adequate staffing. The union and hospital officials are back to negotiations as the nurses express growing restlessness to return to their work and patients.

Feb 20, 2026, 8:00 AM · 11 views

World

Climate Activists Fear FBI Targeting Amid Trump Administration Crackdown

The Trump administration's crackdown on climate activism has led to fears of targeting among environmental groups like Extinction Rebellion, with reports of FBI visits to climate activists in Boston and other locations. Concerns have arisen about potential escalation as activists find themselves under scrutiny. The current political climate has heightened tensions, especially given Trump's stance on climate change and activism.

Feb 20, 2026, 8:00 AM · 7 views

Entertainment

Lou Ye, 'King of Banned Films,' Shifts Focus to Chinese Audiences

Lou Ye, a Chinese director earning international acclaim for challenging censors, aims to connect with Chinese audiences through his films. Despite being labeled as the 'King of Banned Films' for addressing taboo topics like China's past lockdowns and the Tiananmen Square tragedy, Lou Ye now ventures into nonfiction cinema, focusing on a concert documentary about the Chinese rock band ReTROS. Expressing his belief that the distinction between feature films and documentaries is misleading, Lou Ye emphasizes the impact of a camera on capturing subtly changing realities.

Feb 20, 2026, 7:20 AM · 17 views

World

Stephen Colbert Criticizes Trump's Board of Peace

President Trump held the inaugural meeting of his Board of Peace, likened by Stephen Colbert to a strip club operation where a billion-dollar seat could be bought. Colbert sarcastically mentioned the countries that joined, calling them a diverse group resembling fictional locations of unjust imprisonment. The humorist painted a picture of the event at the Donald J. Trump Institute of Peace as a spectacle full of bizarre elements and connections to the president's ventures.

Feb 20, 2026, 7:19 AM · 7 views

Health

Female-led Danish Startup Hemi Health Secures €4 Million for International Expansion

Hemi Health, a Frederiksberg-based HealthTech startup, has successfully raised €4 million in a seed funding round led by Denmark’s Export and Investment Fund and Swiss Health Ventures, with additional backing from Sondo Capital, Alliance Venture Capital, and Crowberry Capital. Co-founded by Benedicte Grytte Dahl, Anna Løfqvist, Sune K-Holm Nielsen, and Mathias Iversen, the company aims to revolutionize care for migraine, headache disorders, and concussion through a blend of clinical knowledge and proprietary digital solutions. With existing clinics in Denmark, Hemi Health is preparing to expand into the Netherlands, aligning with insurance-driven systems. The funding will also further develop their AI-driven platform to enhance patient care pathways.

Feb 20, 2026, 6:14 AM · 18 views

Top Stories

Zurich-based AI Startup Rapidata Secures €7.2 Million to Expand Global Feedback Network

Promising Luxembourg Startups to Watch in 2026

Why Human Language Differs from Computer Code

Quantum Computing Reaches New Milestone with Real-Time Qubit Tracking

South Korea's President Faces Political Turmoil After Predecessor's Conviction

Norway's Kilter Secures €6.5 Million for Precision Weeding Tech Expansion

Stanford Maps Deep Earthquakes in Mantle

Nurses at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia Hospital Continue Strike After 6 Weeks

Climate Activists Fear FBI Targeting Amid Trump Administration Crackdown

Lou Ye, 'King of Banned Films,' Shifts Focus to Chinese Audiences

Stephen Colbert Criticizes Trump's Board of Peace

Female-led Danish Startup Hemi Health Secures €4 Million for International Expansion

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