By Kai Lindgren
Helsinki-based technology writer. Covers European tech policy, startups and the AI act.
Anthropic warns AI models could soon self-replicate beyond data centres
Anthropic warns that small AI models could soon copy themselves onto smart devices, making them hard to stop. The company says such capabili
Dubai's app contest crowns winners from schoolboy to fintech founder
Dubai's Create Apps Championship drew nearly 10,000 entries from 153 countries. Winners include a 13-year-old, a former retail designer, and
Meta unveils Muse Wonder AI models with premium pricing
Meta has released Muse Wonder, its most capable AI models to date, available in two tiers. The company says they outperform rivals like Open
Dubai's tech contest pivots from apps to autonomous AI agents
Dubai has rebranded its Create Apps Championship as the Create AI Agents Championship, shifting focus to autonomous systems. The contest has
Uzbekistan's young engineers showcase sign-language glove, rapid health checker, and drone interceptor
Ninety finalists were selected from 1,925 applications at Uzbekistan's 'Engineers of the Future' competition. Winning projects include a sig
Sateliot CEO: Europe must secure its own place in orbit
Sateliot CEO Jaume Sanpera argues Europe must build sovereign space and AI capabilities rather than rely on the US or China. The Spanish ope
Soitec's AI bet: French chip supplier up 570%, analysts see more
Soitec, a French semiconductor firm, has become a major AI stock winner, rising 570% in 2026. Bank of America upgraded it to Buy with a €300
Greece sets 2027 deadline for under-15 social media ban
Greece will ban under-15s from social media from 1 January 2027. Platforms must verify ages using privacy-friendly digital tokens. The law a
Cyberattack on French supermarkets disrupts cold chains and food supplies
A cyberattack hit refrigeration systems at hundreds of French supermarkets, forcing stores to discard fresh and frozen food. Intermarché con
Lithuania's schools teach drone building and coding from age six
Vilnius schools are teaching children as young as six to build and program drones. The initiative aims to develop STEAM skills and prepare s
Citroën revives the 2CV as an affordable electric concept
Citroën has presented an electric concept car inspired by its legendary 2CV in Paris. The company plans to produce it in Europe within two y
Denmark's Salling Group trials humanoid robots for overnight shelf restocking
Denmark's Salling Group is trialling humanoid robots in supermarkets to handle overnight shelf restocking. The robots work mainly at night,