By Kai Lindgren
Helsinki-based technology writer. Covers European tech policy, startups and the AI act.
EU mandates deepfake labels under AI Act, but enforcement faces hurdles
From this week, the EU AI Act obliges tech companies to label deepfakes and AI-generated content. Experts warn that watermarking and detecti
Why some emerging-market banks are outpacing European rivals on AI
Emerging-market banks like Azerbaijan's ABB are integrating AI into core systems, not just pilot projects. They face fewer legacy constraint
CXMT's Shanghai IPO Surge Highlights China's AI Chip Ambitions Amid US Curbs
CXMT, China's largest memory chipmaker, saw its shares surge 472% on its Shanghai debut, reaching a market cap of €415 billion. The IPO, Chi
EU's Chat Control: scanning private messages to protect children online
The EU's Chat Control initiative would allow platforms to scan private messages for child sexual abuse material. Privacy advocates warn it c
EU's Chat Control: scanning private messages to protect children online
The EU's Chat Control regulation permits platforms to voluntarily scan private messages for child sexual abuse material. A proposed update,
How Europe's EV batteries could power homes and earn money during blackouts
Extreme weather is making power outages more frequent across Europe. New vehicle-to-grid technology lets EV owners power their homes during
AI chatbots unwittingly amplify Russian propaganda from EU-sanctioned outlet
Researchers at UK think tank Demos found that five major AI chatbots cited propaganda from the EU-sanctioned Foundation to Battle Injustice.
US-Russian ISS crew returns to Earth after 241-day mission
NASA astronaut Chris Williams and Russian cosmonauts Sergey Kud-Sverchkov and Sergei Mikaev landed in Kazakhstan on Sunday after 241 days in
Solar panel fires: what you need to know and how to reduce the risk
A fire at a hospital in North Yorkshire has been linked to solar panels, following similar incidents at schools in Suffolk. Despite rising i
Estonia's HK Unicorn Squad: A Girls-Only Tech Initiative Cultivating the Next Generation of Innovators
The HK Unicorn Squad, founded by Taavi Kotka, provides free robotics, drone, and AI workshops to girls across Estonia. Over 5,000 participan
Why European Carmakers Struggle to Launch Robotaxis Amid Chinese Advances
European carmakers are lagging in robotaxi deployment due to strict regulations, high costs, and consumer reluctance. China, with strong gov
Brussels Finds TikTok Failed to Protect Minors' Privacy from Adult Users
The European Commission found TikTok's privacy settings failed to shield children's accounts from adult users. The breach exposed minors to