By Kai Lindgren
Helsinki-based technology writer. Covers European tech policy, startups and the AI act.
Anthropic in Talks with UK Startup Fractile for AI Chip Supply
Anthropic is reportedly in early talks with UK startup Fractile to supply custom AI chips. The deal would diversify the Claude creator's har
Two Years In: Has the EU's Digital Markets Act Tamed Big Tech?
The EU's Digital Markets Act aimed to curb Big Tech dominance. Two years after implementation, a Commission review shows gains in browser ch
EU's Digital Markets Act: How Brussels Is Curbing Big Tech's Dominance
The European Commission's first formal review of the Digital Markets Act (DMA) finds it 'fit for purpose', opening opportunities for busines
Russia's Soyuz-5 Rocket Completes First Test Launch from Baikonur
Russia's Soyuz-5 rocket lifted off from Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan for its first test flight. The medium-class launch vehicle is desi
News Publishers Block Internet Archive to Curb AI Training on Archived Content
Around 245 news organisations across nine countries are blocking the Internet Archive's crawlers to stop AI companies from using archived co
Pluto's Planetary Status Reopened After NASA Chief's Senate Remarks
NASA's chief has voiced support for reclassifying Pluto as a planet, citing new scientific evidence from the New Horizons mission. The Inter
Digital Euro Faces Banking Opposition and Parliamentary Hurdles
The European Central Bank's digital euro could launch by 2029, aiming to reduce reliance on US payment giants Visa and Mastercard. Commercia
EU Unveils Free Age Verification App to Protect Children Online by 2026
The European Commission has announced a new age verification app designed to protect children from harmful online content. The app will be f
UN Report: AI-Generated 'Virtual Rape' Drives Women Out of Public Life Across Europe
Over 640 women in public roles across 119 countries were surveyed, revealing that 27% received unsolicited sexual advances and 12% had intim
Alphabet Profit Surges 81% as AI and Cloud Growth Outpace Big Tech Rivals
Alphabet's profit rose 81% to $62.6 billion, driven by Google's cloud and AI investments. Amazon, Meta, and Microsoft also beat forecasts, b
Stockholm café run by AI manager Mona tests future of work
A Stockholm café is run by an AI manager named Mona, who hires staff and orders supplies. The experiment by Andon Labs explores how AI could
Autonomous Ground Drone Rescues Elderly Woman Near Lyman Frontline
A 77-year-old woman was rescued by an autonomous ground drone in Lyman, Ukraine, after being spotted by drone pilots. The four-hour operatio