The EU is unleashing AI-powered “robot tax cops” to tackle €90 billion in annual VAT fraud. Already successful in countries like Malta and Italy, the new system will use advanced algorithms to detect scams and recover lost revenue, marking a high-tech crackdown on cross-border tax evasion.
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Bill Gates predicts that within a decade, AI will replace doctors and teachers, making expertise like medical advice and tutoring freely available. He describes this shift as an era of “free intelligence,” transforming healthcare, education, and more, though its rapid pace is both profound and unsettling.
Michael Kratsios, the youngest Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, is steering U.S. tech policy amid rising AI competition with China. A Greek-American, Kratsios was confirmed on March 25, 2025, and is focused on maintaining America’s lead in emerging technologies while honoring his heritage.
Elon Musk’s xAI has acquired X (formerly Twitter) in an all-stock deal announced on March 28, 2025, valuing xAI at $80 billion and X at $33 billion after accounting for $12 billion in debt. The move aims to blend xAI’s AI innovations, like the Grok chatbot, with X’s platform to enhance user experiences and accelerate human progress, following Musk’s 2022 purchase of Twitter for $44 billion.
In a historic move, Greece has launched the construction of “Daedalus,” a state-of-the-art supercomputer set to position the nation as a leader in artificial intelligence. Announced by Digital Governance Minister Dimitris Papastergiou at the Lavrio Technological Cultural Park, the €58.9 million project—funded by the EU’s NextGenerationEU—will deliver a computing powerhouse with 89 Petaflops of performance, ranking among the world’s top systems by 2026. Housed in a revamped industrial heritage site, “Daedalus” will drive innovation in AI, healthcare, and sustainability, marking a bold step into the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
Greece is taking a leading role in European AI development, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis stated at the AI Summit in Paris. He highlighted Greece’s comprehensive national AI strategy and its selection as one of seven EU nations awarded the AI Factory initiative. With a strong talent pool and major tech investments, Greece is advancing AI infrastructure while emphasising responsible governance to mitigate risks. Mitsotakis underscored the country’s commitment to using AI for boosting productivity and enhancing public administration efficiency, positioning Greece as a key player in Europe’s AI future.
Following Italy’s ban, pressure mounts on Greece to block the Chinese chatbot DeepSeek over data privacy concerns. Digital rights group Homo Digitalis is urging Greek authorities to suspend the app until developer DeepSeek provides satisfactory answers regarding user data handling. The chatbot’s latest release sparked upheaval in Western tech markets.
China’s DeepSeek R1, a cost-effective AI model, has sent shockwaves through Wall Street, leading to a $1 trillion market value loss, including a historic $600 billion drop for NVIDIA. This development challenges Silicon Valley’s AI strategies and raises concerns about US leadership in the tech sector.
Stefanos Tsitsipas expressed his love for Paula Badosa by writing her a love song titled “Mi Chica Paula.” The Greek tennis player, always supportive of the Spaniard, used AI to bring the song to life with voice and melody. Currently, he is by her side as she competes in the Australian Open, having reached the round of 16.
Greece is emerging as one of the leading players in Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Central…
In a recent episode of Happy Day, Stamatina Tsimtsili warned the public about a sophisticated online scam using AI technology to mimic Anna Vissi’s voice in false advertisements. Highlighting the rise of these tactics, she urged internet users to remain vigilant against these advanced forms of deception.
The geopolitical competition between the United States and China over AI technologies is intense and…
Greek authorities have made their first-ever cryptocurrency seizure, confiscating 273,000 USDT (Tether) as part of a criminal investigation. This milestone underscores the growing challenges of combating crypto-related crimes and the need for expertise in handling digital assets. The seizure is part of a broader effort to address cryptocurrency scams, which are becoming increasingly prevalent in Greece
Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase and proud Greek American, firmly believes in the transformative power of artificial intelligence. In a CNBC interview, Dimon emphasized that AI is not merely a hype but a real and lasting technology that will impact our lives in numerous ways, including revolutionizing healthcare by potentially saving lives and creating cancer cures.
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Recent news from Greece includes the controversy surrounding the Parthenon Marbles, the acquisition of Luna Park by Greek businessmen, the use of AI to decipher ancient texts, and intriguing archaeological discoveries challenging traditional theories of human evolution and the location of the lost city of Atlantis.
Greece is making significant strides in AI technology with the development of a Greek Large Language Model. This innovative tool will enable machines to understand and process the Greek language more effectively, opening up new possibilities for various applications, from language translation to content creation.
Google.org is funding new cybersecurity seminars at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki to address the increasing threat of cyberattacks. With a major cyberattack happening every 39 seconds worldwide, this program aims to equip students with vital skills in areas like cloud security and IoT, while offering training and internship opportunities to tackle a significant skills gap in Europe.
Greece is advancing its ambitions to become a regional technology and artificial intelligence hub with the construction of new data centers by Data4. These facilities will bolster Greece’s digital infrastructure and are expected to create significant economic opportunities. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis expressed government support for this transformative investment, emphasizing its potential to reshape Greece’s global image and employ skilled workers.
Data4 has launched a €300 million project in Greece, building its first of potentially four data centers near Athens. This investment underscores Greece’s growing importance as a digital infrastructure hub connecting Europe, Asia, and Africa, fueled by increasing subsea cable connectivity and a rapidly expanding data center market.
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis highlighted Greece’s strides in artificial intelligence at the Future Unfold conference in Athens, emphasising the country’s shift from follower to leader in state-citizen communication. He also discussed Greece’s economic recovery, investment growth, and the importance of strengthening its strategic partnership with the United States, while urging the EU to enhance defence spending for greater strategic autonomy.