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Bojan is The Recursive’s Western Balkans Editor, covering tech, innovation, and business for more than a decade. He’s currently exploring blockchain, Industry 4.0, AI, and is always open to covering diverse and exciting topics in the Western Balkans countries. His work has been featured in global media outlets such as Foreign Policy, WSJ, ZDNet, and Balkan Insight.

Bojan Stojkovski

However, in recent years, a new form of technology has emerged, one that aims to mitigate the consequences of these natural disasters: earthquake prevention technology. From early warning systems to smart infrastructure, these technologies are helping communities better prepare for the inevitable shaking of the earth and minimize the damage caused by these earthquakes.

Deep Tech

New Technologies That Can Revolutionize Earthquake Prevention Strategies

By Bojan Stojkovski 22 February 2023 4 mins read

The ground beneath our feet is constantly shifting and moving, with the power to cause […]

Greek startup Instacar has secured €55 million in funding to further transform the car leasing industry with their solution and expand on new markets.

Deals

Greek Startup Instacar Raises €55M to Transform Car Leasing Experience

By Bojan Stojkovski 20 February 2023 2 mins read

• Greek car-as-a-service startup Instacar announces a €55M Series A round • The round is […]

As AI continues to advance, many are beginning to question whether it has the potential to replace human programmers. One such AI tool that has garnered attention in the programming community is ChatGPT, a large language model trained by OpenAI. So, what are the dynamics of using ChatGPT in programming?

Deep Tech

Can ChatGPT Replace the Art of Programming? The Pros and Cons of Using AI as a Developer

By Bojan Stojkovski 17 February 2023 5 mins read

As AI continues to advance, many are beginning to question whether it has the potential […]

As a leading expert in the field, computer scientist Swarat Chaudhuri is taking on the challenge of creating a new era of AI systems that prioritize reliability, transparency, and security.

AI

The Big Open Question for AI: How to Tell the Truth in a World of Data

By Bojan Stojkovski 15 February 2023 10 mins read

As a leading expert in the field, computer scientist Swarat Chaudhuri is taking on the […]

While most of this year’s hype around the industry revolves around AI chatbots such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Google’s Bard and the alike, during the past few years Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) region has also proven to be a fertile ground for innovative generative AI startups and companies.

Deep Tech

7 Generative AI Startups From CEE to Watch for in 2023

By Bojan Stojkovski 13 February 2023 5 mins read

While most of this year’s hype around the industry revolves around AI chatbots such as […]

What happens when chatbots and AI systems give erroneous, or maybe even biased responses? While these systems are designed to provide quick and accurate responses to a wide range of inquiries and to automate various tasks, when the underlying algorithms or data sources are flawed, the results can be incorrect, misleading, or even harmful.

Deep Tech

Most AI Models Are Trained on Biased Data. How Can We Make AI Fairer?

By Bojan Stojkovski 10 February 2023 7 mins read

What happens when chatbots and AI systems give erroneous, or maybe even biased responses? While […]

As the war in Ukraine is getting near its first anniversary, the past 12 months have shown how the conflict has had many far-reaching consequences, one of them being the effects on IT professionals.

Ecosystem

From Code to Conflict: The Impact of War on IT Professionals in Eastern Europe

By Bojan Stojkovski 9 February 2023 7 mins read

As the war in Ukraine is getting near its first anniversary, the past 12 months […]

In this article we present six top trends and AI developments for 2023 and what they mean for the future, with real-life examples and expert insights.

Deep Tech

The 6 Hottest Trends in AI in 2023, Explained by Experts

By Bojan Stojkovski 3 February 2023 6 mins read

For the last decade artificial intelligence (AI) has been continuously transforming the way we live […]

With a growing pool of talented engineers and a supportive ecosystem, Central and Eastern Europe is poised for significant growth in the space industry during the next few decades, as regional startups are exploring new frontiers in satellite technology, space exploration, and other spacetech fields.

Deep Tech

Exploring New Frontiers: The Rise of CEE Spacetech Companies and Startups

By Bojan Stojkovski 1 February 2023 7 mins read

With a growing pool of talented engineers and a supportive ecosystem, Central and Eastern Europe […]

The Romanian startup scene is on the rise, with 2022 seeing a 12x increase in the volume of venture capital deals compared to 2017. That being said, the volume of the venture deals involving Romanian startups went from a modest €8.2M in 2017 to an impressive €101.7M in 2022, a “How to Web” Romanian Venture Report shows.

Ecosystem

The Romanian Venture Report 2022: How Startups Attracted Over €101M in Funding

By Bojan Stojkovski 30 January 2023 8 mins read

The Romanian startup scene is on the rise, with 2022 seeing a 12x increase in […]

While for many the latest use of AI in various industries is a glimpse into the future, this doesn’t come as a surprise for experts in the field - and Macedonian data scientist Stojancho Tudjarski is one of them.

Deep Tech

This Macedonian Data Scientist Explains How AI Can Improve Every Area of Life in 2023

By Bojan Stojkovski 27 January 2023 7 mins read

As AI systems are becoming increasingly sophisticated and capable of performing tasks that were once […]

Greek startup Perceptual Robotics announced the first close of a funding round led by investment from Brookstreet Equity Partners

Deep Tech

Greek Perceptual Robotics Gets Fresh Funding to Expand AI-Driven Drone Inspection Solutions

By Bojan Stojkovski 27 January 2023 2 mins read

• Greek startup Perceptual Robotics announced the first close of a funding round led by […]

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