By Kai Lindgren
Helsinki-based technology writer. Covers European tech policy, startups and the AI act.
AI chatbots unwittingly amplify Russian propaganda from EU-sanctioned outlet
Researchers at UK think tank Demos found that five major AI chatbots cited propaganda from the EU-sanctioned Foundation to Battle Injustice.
US-Russian ISS crew returns to Earth after 241-day mission
NASA astronaut Chris Williams and Russian cosmonauts Sergey Kud-Sverchkov and Sergei Mikaev landed in Kazakhstan on Sunday after 241 days in
Solar panel fires: what you need to know and how to reduce the risk
A fire at a hospital in North Yorkshire has been linked to solar panels, following similar incidents at schools in Suffolk. Despite rising i
Estonia's HK Unicorn Squad: A Girls-Only Tech Initiative Cultivating the Next Generation of Innovators
The HK Unicorn Squad, founded by Taavi Kotka, provides free robotics, drone, and AI workshops to girls across Estonia. Over 5,000 participan
Why European Carmakers Struggle to Launch Robotaxis Amid Chinese Advances
European carmakers are lagging in robotaxi deployment due to strict regulations, high costs, and consumer reluctance. China, with strong gov
Brussels Finds TikTok Failed to Protect Minors' Privacy from Adult Users
The European Commission found TikTok's privacy settings failed to shield children's accounts from adult users. The breach exposed minors to
AI Jobs Spread Beyond Tech Roles Across Major European Economies
AI-labelled job postings are surging across Europe, but most are now outside traditional tech roles. Germany leads with 59% of such titles i
EU Child Safety Plan Targets Platforms but Sidesteps Parental Role
An EU expert panel recommends stricter platform obligations and age verification to protect minors online. Critics say the plan overlooks pa
EU Fines Google €890M for Self-Preferencing as US Tariff Threat Looms
The European Commission fined Google €890 million for self-preferencing in search and restricting app developers. The decision comes as the
Google's Nuvem Subsea Cable: A 7,000 km Digital Bridge Between Portugal and the US
Google's Nuvem submarine cable system spans 7,000 km, connecting Portugal, Bermuda, and the US. It aims to enhance network resilience and re
Dutch Students Build World's First Solar-Powered Ambulance
Students from Eindhoven University of Technology have developed the world's first solar-powered ambulance. The vehicle can operate off-grid
Volkswagen Accelerates Self-Driving Push in China Through Horizon Robotics Partnership
Volkswagen is intensifying its self-driving technology efforts in China via its CARIZON unit and a strengthened partnership with Horizon Rob