By Kai Lindgren
Helsinki-based technology writer. Covers European tech policy, startups and the AI act.
OpenAI's Altman Admits He Was Wrong About AI Job Apocalypse
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman concedes his predictions of rapid AI-driven job displacement were wrong. He now sees a more gradual impact, with AI au
EU to Prioritize European Satellite Operators, Limiting Starlink's Expansion
The European Commission is set to prioritize European satellite operators in allocating the 2 GHz radio spectrum, a move that could limit St
Tashkent Maths Olympiad Draws Over 500,000 as STEM Interest Surges Across Europe and Asia
Over 500,000 students entered the preliminary rounds of the Tashkent International Mathematics Olympiad. The final brought 350 competitors f
Europe Risks AI Dependency Trap as US and Asia Dominate Trade, Report Warns
Europe imports 57% of IT equipment from five Asian countries and US firms control up to 40% of its computing capacity. The continent faces a
Inside the World's Largest AI Personality Contest: Virtual Influencers Test Boundaries
Over 3,300 AI-generated personalities entered the AI Personality of the Year Awards, co-organized by OpenArt and Fanvue. The contest highlig
New Flight Tracker Offers Real-Time Alerts for Unusual Aircraft Activity
Simple Flying has launched a flight tracker with alerts for unusual activity, such as altitude oscillation and squawk codes. Users can track
Oura, Finnish Smart Ring Maker, Files for US IPO at Over €9 Billion Valuation
Oura, the Finnish company behind the popular smart ring, has confidentially filed for an IPO on Wall Street. The firm is valued at over €9 b
Why European Firms Shun AI: Expertise Gaps and Privacy Fears
Only 2% of European companies see AI as useless, yet adoption stalls due to expertise shortages and privacy fears. Data from Eurostat shows
Germany's €125M AI Competition Aims to Build Europe's Frontier AI Labs
Germany's federal innovation agency SPRIND launches 'Next Frontier AI,' a €125 million competition to fund European AI labs. The initiative
OpenAI's Record-Breaking IPO: Five Key Details for European Investors
OpenAI is preparing a $60bn IPO, potentially the largest ever, with a September 2026 target. The company's $1tr valuation would rank it amon
Candela's Electric Hydrofoil Ferries Aim to Revive Europe's Waterways
Candela's P12 ferry uses hydrofoils and computer control to lift above water, reducing drag and energy consumption by 80%. The company has o
Turkic States Pledge Digital Integration and AI Cooperation at Turkistan Summit
Kazakhstan, Turkey, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Azerbaijan agreed on a digital future at the OTS informal summit in Turkistan. Key initiativ