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Web Summit: AI, Robotics, and Sustainable Tech

The Web Summit showcased cutting-edge AI, sustainable transportation, and educational robotics, highlighting both opportunities and challenges of technological advancement.

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Fernanda OnofreAndré SousaMartin SchiestlGaelle De Ruyter

What was the main focus of the technologies presented at the Web Summit?: More than 3,000 companies from dozens of countries showcased advanced technologies at the Web Summit, focusing heavily on artificial intelligence (AI).
How does a presented start-up leverage AI to make air travel more affordable?: Tryp, a startup, uses AI to find the best flight combinations, offering significant savings for travelers, with access to 70 million flight options.
Describe a solution presented to combat illegal logging, and explain its functionality.: WoodChat, an AI-powered WhatsApp tool, helps identify wood types to combat illegal logging in Brazil and ensure compliance with European laws.
What innovative transportation solution was showcased, and what is its potential impact?: An urban mobility simulator, a hybrid multicopter-aircraft, demonstrates future solutions for faster and greener transportation, expected to become available within a decade.
Describe a presented robot and its uses, also touching upon the impact of such technologies on the workforce.: Stella, a 3D-printed educational robot, highlights the growing robotics sector and its potential, while also addressing the displacement of traditional jobs.

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