Why admitting Ukraine into the EU is tricky
Episode description
Meta has axed a team that used artificial intelligence to create the first database of more than 600mn protein structures, and PayPal is launching a stablecoin. Plus, the FT’s Henry Foy explains why it’s so difficult for the EU to admit new members, Ukraine in particular.
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Meta disbands protein-folding team in shift towards commercial AI
PayPal pushes deeper into crypto payments with stablecoin launch
The ‘monumental consequences’ of Ukraine joining the EU
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