By Kai Lindgren
Helsinki-based technology writer. Covers European tech policy, startups and the AI act.
Beyond Big Tech: Europe's Search for Alternative Social Media Platforms
Political and ethical concerns are driving users away from platforms like X. European alternatives such as Mastodon and Monnett offer open-s
EU Accuses Meta of Failing to Protect Children on Instagram and Facebook
The European Commission has preliminarily found Meta in violation of the Digital Services Act for failing to prevent children under 13 from
Ireland, Germany, Netherlands Lead Europe's AI Talent Surge as US Visa Rules Tighten
Ireland ranks second globally for AI professionals per capita, with 4.19 per 1,000 inhabitants. Germany has the fourth-largest number of AI
London Report: 46% of Jobs Exposed to AI, Women and Youth Most at Risk
Nearly half of London's jobs could be transformed by generative AI, according to a report from the Mayor's office. Women make up nearly 60%
Google Employees Protest Pentagon AI Deal, Citing 'Inhumane' Military Use
More than 600 Google employees have signed an open letter opposing a potential contract with the US Department of Defense. They warn that Go
Italy Extradites Chinese Hacker Accused of COVID-19 Vaccine Espionage to US
Italy extradited a Chinese hacker to the US, accused of spying for Beijing during the COVID-19 pandemic. The suspect allegedly targeted US g
Beijing Blocks Meta's Acquisition of AI Startup Manus, Citing Security Concerns
China's National Development and Reform Commission has blocked Meta's acquisition of AI startup Manus, citing national security concerns. Th
OpenAI Shifts Focus from AGI to Broad AI Rollout in Updated Principles
OpenAI has updated its core principles, moving away from a singular focus on AGI safety toward broader AI deployment. The 2026 document emph
Germany and UK Lead Europe in Data Centre Count, Fueling AI Growth
Germany and the UK lead Europe with 529 and 523 data centres respectively, ranking ahead of China. The US dominates globally with 5,427 cent
German Officials Warn of Russian-Linked Signal Phishing Campaign Targeting Politicians
German security services warn of a phishing campaign targeting lawmakers via Signal, believed to be run by a Russian state-controlled actor.
Norway Tests Hybrid Plane That Takes Off in 50 Meters to Connect Remote Communities
Norway is testing a hybrid aircraft that can take off and land in just 50 meters. The nine-seat plane aims to connect remote communities and
Turin's Palazzo Madama Deploys R1 Robot to Guide Visitors Through Centuries of Art
Italy is trialling the R1 robot guide at Turin's Palazzo Madama to ease crowding and improve access. The robot explains centuries-old artwor