By Kai Lindgren
Helsinki-based technology writer. Covers European tech policy, startups and the AI act.
EU's Digital Markets Act: Two Years On, Citizens See More Choice but Also Friction
The EU's Digital Markets Act has brought choice screens for browsers and cross-platform messaging to European users. Enforcement remains a s
AI Can Predict Your Personality from Chat History, ETH Zurich Study Finds
A study from ETH Zurich found that AI can predict personality traits from chat history with up to 61% accuracy. The model was best at detect
Counter-Drone Tech Takes Center Stage as Europe Plans 'Drone Wall'
European defence firms demonstrated advanced drone detection and counter-drone systems at a key industry event in Denmark. The showcase come
Meloni Deepfake Sparks Italian Debate on AI Regulation and Online Safety
A deepfake image of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in underwear has circulated online, prompting her to warn about AI manipulation. T
Two Years In, Europe's DMA Is Reshaping Big Tech—But Enforcement Lags
Users in Europe now see more browser choices and third-party app stores, with Firefox daily users in Germany up 99% and Brave downloads surg
Astronomers Discover 27 Potential Planets Orbiting Twin Stars Using Novel Technique
Researchers have found 27 possible planets orbiting two stars, using a method that tracks tiny gravitational shifts in binary star eclipses.
Cybercriminals Find AI Tools Disappointing, University of Edinburgh Study Reveals
Researchers analyzed over 100 million posts from underground forums and found no significant evidence that AI has improved hacking. Cybercri
Two Years of the DMA: Is Europe's Digital Rulebook Working?
The European Commission's first formal review of the Digital Markets Act (DMA) finds it 'fit for purpose', citing positive effects on consum
Europe's AI Ambitions Clash with Overburdened Power Grids
AI data centres in Europe face grid connection delays of up to 13 years in major markets like Frankfurt and Dublin. A new report warns that
New Mexico Meta Trial Could Force Algorithm Overhaul, Echoing EU Concerns
New Mexico prosecutors demand Meta overhaul algorithms and limit addictive features after a jury found the company liable for harming childr
UK Children Outsmart Age Checks with Drawn-On Moustaches
One-third of UK children aged 9-16 have bypassed online age checks in the past two months. Methods include drawing moustaches to fool facial
EU to Phase Out Chinese Inverters in Funded Energy Projects Over Cyber Threats
The European Commission will gradually eliminate Chinese-made inverters from EU-funded energy projects, citing serious cybersecurity threats