By Kai Lindgren
Helsinki-based technology writer. Covers European tech policy, startups and the AI act.
Uzbekistan Targets $5 Billion in AI Exports by 2030, Leveraging Young Workforce and Energy
Uzbekistan is targeting $5 billion in AI and IT service exports by 2030. The country's young workforce and energy resources are key to attra
Australia Doubles Fines as Teens Bypass Social Media Ban
Australia has doubled fines for social media platforms after 70% of under-16s remained active on Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and TikTok t
China's Hidden Dependence on European Tech: Semiconductors, Aerospace, and Pharma
China's technological self-reliance drive faces hurdles as it remains dependent on European firms in key sectors like semiconductors, aerosp
US Clears Anthropic to Restrictively Re-release Mythos 5 AI Model
The US government has authorized Anthropic to redeploy its Mythos 5 cybersecurity AI model to certain critical infrastructure organizations.
EU States Push to Revive Message Scanning Law, Risking Deadlock on Child Safety Rules
EU member states are pushing to revive a temporary message-scanning regime for detecting child sexual abuse material, despite its rejection
Greece Selects Adrianos Golemis for Space Mission Within Two Years
Greece has selected Adrianos Golemis as its first astronaut, with a mission planned within two years. He will carry out experiments and tech
AI-Driven Chip Shortages Push Up Prices for Xbox, Macs, and iPads
Microsoft and Apple are increasing prices on Xbox consoles, Macs, and iPads by up to $300 (€265) due to soaring memory chip costs from AI de
Brussels Imposes Stricter Rules on US Cloud Giants to Boost European Tech Autonomy
The European Commission has decided to impose stricter rules on US cloud providers Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services. The move aims to
Portuguese Startup Promptly Health Links 70M Patient Records Across Europe and Brazil
Portuguese tech company Promptly Health has joined forces with a leading Latin American healthcare group, expanding its database to cover 70
Micron's AI-Driven Surge: Net Profit Soars 15-Fold to Record High
Micron Technology posted record quarterly revenue and a 15-fold increase in net profit, far exceeding Wall Street expectations. The surge is
Fact Check: Viral Drone Interception Video Actually Shows Russian Yolka System
A widely shared video appears to show a handheld device intercepting a drone. Some hailed it as a Ukrainian innovation, but tracing the foot
Ancient Human DNA Discovered on Cave Walls in Spain and Portugal
A research team based in Cáceres has identified human DNA over 2,000 years old on cave walls in Spain and Portugal. This breakthrough could