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Artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence (AI) is technology to make computers and machines simulate human learning, comprehension, decision-making and even creativity.

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January 29, 2026

Tesla profit slumps amid lower EV sales, AI spending surge

January 28, 2026

Amazon cuts more corporate jobs in post-pandemic downsize

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A man holds gold and silver bars in his hand at a precious metals refinery in Mendrisio, Switzerland, on July 13, 2022

Why gold and silver prices suddenly collapsed

Why gold and silver prices suddenly collapsed

Gold and silver surged to records, then crashed just as fast. DW explores why a bullish frenzy turned into sudden panic.
BusinessFebruary 2, 2026
Hand holding up a smartphone which shows Grok on the screen while the background, a suggestive image of a woman that has been uploaded to X can be seen

Can the EU take on Musk over AI 'undressing' feature?

Can the EU take on Musk over AI 'undressing' feature?

The EU is probing Elon Musk's Grok AI over deepfake abuse — putting its toughest tech laws to one of their biggest test.
TechnologyJanuary 29, 2026
Several size silver bars are lie on display at a precious metals dealer in Munich, Germany, on April 4, 2025

Silver: Why the price of 'poor man's gold' has hit a record

Silver: Why the price of 'poor man's gold' has hit a record

Silver just reached an all-time high price of $120 per ounce. DW looks at why the metal is regaining global relevance.
BusinessJanuary 29, 2026
A person holds open a colorful magazine or book. The pages show a photograph of an ancient Roman-style mural featuring a bird and a human figure, along with text in German.

AI illustration: What it means for children's books

AI illustration: What it means for children's books

Artificial intelligence can illustrate children's books in seconds — but artists say it lacks feeling.
Digital WorldJanuary 29, 202602:13 min
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Translation in the age of AI

Translation in the age of AI

Translators fear for their jobs. But how well can AI translate novels compared to non-fiction?
Digital WorldJanuary 29, 202602:48 min
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Indian companies in Germany embrace free trade deal

Indian companies in Germany embrace free trade deal

Many Indian companies are doing business in Germany, and are now hoping that a new free trade agreement can boost trade.
BusinessJanuary 26, 202602:48 min
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Laptop screen displaying wildlife monitoring software with a fox walking through a grassy forest clearing, highlighted by a red detection box in a video frame preview.

How AI can protect Germany's national parks

Artificial intelligence is helping track how wildlife and nature in German national parks is reacting to climate change.
ClimateJanuary 23, 202607:14 min
A woman checks a sign at a jobcenter in Berlin, Germany

AI concerns and slow growth put brakes on EU job market

With the EU experiencing industrial slowdown and AI automation, workers are growing increasingly wary of switching jobs.
BusinessJanuary 12, 2026
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Ukraine's soldiers using AI in war against Russia

In Ukraine, artificial intelligence has changed how wars are fought. Drones are saving soldiers — and taking lives.
ConflictsJanuary 9, 202604:54 min
Nato summit Den Haag 2025. Zelenskyyy, Macron, Starmer und Merz are surrounded by press.

Fact check: Content farm videos on Merz, Starmer and Trump

Fake videos of political leaders often go viral online, pushed by content farm tactics. DW Fact check takes a look.
TechnologyDecember 31, 2025
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Fact check: The disinformation we debunked in 2025

From doctored images to fabricated stories, we trace the most viral fakes of the year. Here's what we uncovered.
PoliticsDecember 30, 2025
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AI chatbots are 'alarmingly' biased against dialect speakers

Don't speak perfect Oxford English? You may face "shocking" levels of discrimination when using ChatGPT.
TechnologyDecember 29, 2025
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