By Kai Lindgren
Helsinki-based technology writer. Covers European tech policy, startups and the AI act.
EU Orders Google to Open Android to Rival AI Services
The European Commission has ordered Google to open its Android operating system to rival AI services. The decision aims to boost competition
Shusha Forum Debates Journalism's Future Amid AI and Disinformation Challenges
The 4th Shusha Global Media Forum brought together journalists, policymakers, and international organisations to address the impact of AI an
UK Proposes Voluntary Nighttime Social Media Curfew for Older Teens
The British government has unveiled plans for a voluntary overnight social media curfew for 16- and 17-year-olds. Platforms like TikTok and
AI-Generated 'Odyssey' Stirs Controversy Ahead of Nolan's Epic Release
AI startup Fountain O releases 'Odysseus: The Fall' days before Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' hits theaters. The 135-minute AI-generated
ASML Raises Sales Forecast as AI Chip Demand Surges, Easing Bubble Fears
ASML, Europe's most valuable company, raised its 2026 net sales forecast to between €43bn and €45bn after strong Q2 results. The Dutch firm'
Microsoft AI Chief: Sovereignty Means Collaboration, Not Isolation
Microsoft's chief responsible AI officer, Natasha Crampton, says AI sovereignty should not mean rejecting global technology. She highlights
ECB Picks 36 Payment Firms for Digital Euro Pilot, Testing Begins in 2027
The ECB has chosen 36 payment service providers for a digital euro pilot set to begin in the second half of 2027. The 12-month test will ass
Swiss Android Users Lose Search Choice as Google Tests EU Rules
Google has removed the search engine choice screen for Swiss Android users while keeping it in the EU. Switzerland's competition commission
Astronomers Detect Complex Sugar in Milky Way, Shedding Light on Life's Origins
A team led by Spanish astrophysicists has identified the sugar erythrulose in the interstellar medium. The discovery strengthens the hypothe
TSMC's June Sales Surge 68% on AI Chip Demand Ahead of Q2 Earnings
TSMC's June revenue surged 68% year-on-year to NT$398.27 billion, bringing first-half sales to NT$2.4 trillion. The company's Q2 revenue bea
EU Age-Verification App Misrepresented as 'Internet Passport'
Social media posts falsely claim the EU is introducing an 'internet passport' to control online access. The European Commission's actual pla
Von der Leyen Backs Age-Based Social Media Restrictions for Children
Ursula von der Leyen has called for stronger online protections for children, backing a ban on toddlers using screens and supervised access