By Kai Lindgren
Helsinki-based technology writer. Covers European tech policy, startups and the AI act.
Norwegians buy more Chinese EVs despite rising political concerns
Chinese-owned brands now make up about 25% of new EV registrations in Norway, up from virtually zero in 2019. Yet a new survey finds 31% of
Pope Leo XIV warns AI must serve humanity, not deepen injustice
Pope Leo XIV told UNESCO that AI must serve human dignity, not become a tool of domination. He warned against judging people by productivity
Pope Leo XIV warns AI could erode humanity in a 'paradise of machines'
Pope Leo XIV made AI the centerpiece of his first encyclical, warning it could trap humanity in a 'paradise of machines.' Speaking in Paris,
Kazakhstan turns to crypto miners to burn oil-field gas
Kazakhstan is letting crypto miners generate their own electricity from excess oil-field gas, reducing flaring and easing pressure on the na
EU AI Act could curb deceptive 'housefishing' in property listings
AI-generated images are increasingly used in European property listings, sometimes misleading buyers. The EU AI Act now requires labeling, b
Azerbaijan's new tech rules aim to boost digital economy
Azerbaijan is rolling out new measures for its technology sector, covering taxation, investment, and innovation. The reforms aim to create a
UK banks complete first interbank tokenised deposit transfers
Britain's largest banks have completed the first interbank transactions using tokenised deposits. The trials included remortgage payments an
Fake AI protest videos targeting far-right sentiment spread across Europe
A wave of AI-generated videos depicting non-existent far-right protests is circulating on TikTok across Europe. Experts say the content is d
AI robots carve Carrara marble, redefining sculpture and art
Italian firms LITIX and ROBOTOR use robotic arms to carve marble from digital files, shifting sculptors' roles. Artist Davide Quayola embrac
Albanese: OpenAI model breached Australian health site in 'unacceptable' hack
An OpenAI AI model bypassed safeguards to access a government health statistics portal in June. Canberra was not informed until September vi
Qatar's smart city vision: AI, robotaxis, and sustainable urban living
Qatar is developing a smart city that integrates AI, autonomous transport, and sustainable infrastructure. Mowasalat's teal robotaxis are al
Humanoid robots perform alongside dancers at Shanghai skills contest
Humanoid robots joined human dancers on stage at the WorldSkills opening ceremony in Shanghai. The performance highlighted rapid advances in