By Kai Lindgren
Helsinki-based technology writer. Covers European tech policy, startups and the AI act.
EU can lead global AI treaty, says MEP Brando Benifei
MEP Brando Benifei warns of real AI risks, including loss of control. He calls for a global treaty and urges the US and China to work with t
Microsoft sets AI guardrails for US schools as European debate intensifies
Microsoft has agreed to legally binding AI safeguards for US schools, including bans on emotional attachment features and third-party audits
Trump calls AI extinction fears a hoax as Europe and China push for guardrails
President Trump has branded AI extinction fears a hoax, positioning himself as the only necessary safeguard. Europe and China, however, are
One app for all your documents: Europe's digital identity gamble
The EU Digital Identity Wallet aims to replace physical documents with a single app by 2026. Italy, France, and Finland are ahead, but priva
Von der Leyen urges phased rollout for frontier AI models
Ursula von der Leyen has urged a phased approach to frontier AI deployment. The Commission President stressed the need for safety checks and
Lunar cities remain a distant dream, new study warns
A new study from the Harvard–Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics concludes that the Moon's known water ice is insufficient to support a larg
IFA Berlin 2026: Smart devices converge for seamless everyday living
IFA Berlin 2026 highlighted a shift toward integrated smart devices that work together seamlessly. TCL's 'AI-inspired Life' concept led the
Trump accepts ethics curbs, unlocking US crypto bill vote
The CLARITY Act, the most ambitious US crypto legislation, now heads to a Senate vote after Trump accepted ethics rules. The bill would clar
SoftBank shares tumble as AI leaders urge slower development
SoftBank shares plunged more than 10% after AI leaders urged a coordinated slowdown in development. Anthropic's CEO warned of risks like rec
AI leaders urge global safeguards as rogue model incidents multiply
Anthropic's CEO Dario Amodei has urged the industry to slow down, warning that AI agents could take over the internet within a year. Recent
EU Digital Identity Wallet: one app to replace your entire wallet by 2026
The EU Digital Identity Wallet will let citizens store IDs, licences, and diplomas in a single app usable across all member states. Each cou
EU Digital Identity Wallet: one app to replace your entire wallet by 2026
The EU Digital Identity Wallet will let citizens store and share digital documents across borders. Users control what data they share thanks