By Kai Lindgren
Helsinki-based technology writer. Covers European tech policy, startups and the AI act.
Ukrainian AI Fintech GRO Relocates to Doha with Qatari Fund Backing
GRO, a Ukrainian-founded AI fintech startup, is relocating its headquarters to Doha after securing backing from Qatar's newly launched Growt
OpenAI Opens Madrid Office to Boost ChatGPT Adoption in Spain
OpenAI has opened an office in Madrid to strengthen its European presence. The move aims to foster collaboration with Spanish firms, develop
SpaceX IPO: Five Key Risks for European Investors
SpaceX debuts on Nasdaq in the largest IPO ever, raising $75bn. European retail investors have placed massive orders, but risks include a sk
Anthropic's Fable 5: High Cost Raises Questions as OpenAI Eyes Price Cuts
Anthropic's Fable 5 AI model, launched June 9, 2026, provides advanced capabilities but costs double its predecessor. OpenAI is reportedly c
ILA Berlin 2026: Drones and New Defense Startups Reshape Aerospace Show
Drones and autonomous systems are the defining themes at ILA Berlin 2026, with startups and Ukrainian firms gaining prominence. Chancellor F
Naples Ring Road Becomes Italy's First Certified Smart Road
Italy's transport ministry has certified the Tangenziale di Napoli as the nation's first Smart Road. The 22-kilometre ring road now features
Visa Integrates Payment Network into ChatGPT for Autonomous Purchases
Visa has integrated its payment network into ChatGPT, allowing the chatbot to autonomously shop and complete purchases. The system includes
Anthropic Commits €170 Million to Study AI's Impact on European and Global Jobs
Anthropic has pledged over €170 million to research AI's impact on jobs and the wider economy. CEO Dario Amodei warns of labour disruption a
EU's Digital Markets Act: Fines, Delayed Features, and Unclear Consumer Gains
Apple's decision to delay Siri AI in the EU has turned the Digital Markets Act into a consumer issue. The European Commission insists the la
Dubai's Private Sector Embraces Agentic AI: A Blueprint for Europe?
Dubai is training its private sector in agentic AI, targeting a transformation of 50% of government services within two years. The initiativ
Luca Parmitano to Pilot Artemis III as Europe Deepens Lunar Role
Italian astronaut Luca Parmitano has been selected to pilot Artemis III, a 2027 Earth-orbit test mission for NASA's lunar program. The missi
Von der Leyen's Siemens Chair Pick for AI Envoy Raises Conflict Concerns
Forty-one centre-left MEPs are challenging European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's choice of Siemens chairman Jim Hagemann Snab