By Kai Lindgren
Helsinki-based technology writer. Covers European tech policy, startups and the AI act.
SK hynix net profit surges 1,242% on AI chip demand, but shares fall
SK hynix reported a 1,242% surge in second-quarter net profit, driven by AI demand for its high-bandwidth memory chips. Despite record earni
Russia issues international arrest warrant for Telegram's Pavel Durov
Russia's FSB has issued an international wanted notice for Telegram founder Pavel Durov, accusing him of complicity in terrorism. Durov, who
AI employees petition US government to slow development after security breach
More than 1,000 employees from leading AI companies signed a petition urging the US government to deliberately pace AI development. The call
EU's Chat Control Law Could Reshape Private Messaging Across Europe
EU countries have extended temporary rules allowing platforms to voluntarily scan for child sexual abuse material until April 2028. The perm
Barter goes digital: Spanish app lets users trade skills for time
A Spanish-developed app, SACO, allows users to trade skills like tax advice or cooking lessons for time, not money. It reflects a broader Eu
EU AI Act transparency rules take effect: deepfakes and chatbots must be labelled from Sunday
The EU's AI Act transparency rules come into force Sunday, mandating labels on deepfakes and AI-generated content. Companies must ensure cha
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