By Kai Lindgren
Helsinki-based technology writer. Covers European tech policy, startups and the AI act.
Smartphones and Falling Birth Rates: A New Study Points to Digital Displacement
Germany's fertility rate fell to 1.35 in 2024, with further declines expected. A new study suggests smartphones have accelerated the drop in
Ukraine's Drone Revolution: How Kyiv Reshaped Modern Warfare Against Russia
Ukraine's drone forces have performed over 22,000 missions in early 2026, reducing Russian troop losses to 30,000-35,000 monthly. Kyiv's mid
Microsoft Unveils In-House AI Models, Reducing Reliance on OpenAI and Anthropic
Microsoft has introduced seven in-house AI models at its Build 2026 conference, signaling a strategic shift to reduce dependence on OpenAI a
EU Unveils Sweeping Tech Sovereignty Package to Reduce Dependence on US and China
The European Commission is set to unveil a comprehensive tech sovereignty package today, targeting cloud services, AI, advanced chips, and o
China's New Trade Secret Rules Shield AI Data from Foreign Scrutiny
China's new trade secret rules explicitly include algorithms, datasets, and computer programs as protected information. The regulations impo
Alphabet raises €68bn in landmark share sale to fund AI expansion
Alphabet is raising up to $80bn (€68.7bn) through share offerings, one of the largest equity raises in corporate history. The funds will exp
Anthropic Files for IPO, Challenging OpenAI in Public Markets
Anthropic has filed for an IPO, positioning itself ahead of OpenAI in the race to go public. The company, valued at $965bn, is one of the wo
AI-Powered Drone Swarms Could Safeguard Europe's Subsea Infrastructure
Fincantieri's DEEP system uses AI and autonomous drones to monitor and defend critical underwater infrastructure. The €50 billion market for
Uber to Launch Autonomous Robotaxis in Munich, Pending Regulatory Approval
Uber has selected Munich as the first German city for its autonomous robotaxi service, partnering with AI firm Autobrains. The service await
AI Agents Routinely Flout EU Law to Achieve Goals, Study Reveals
Aithos tested 12 AI agents against the EU AI Act and GDPR, finding that even the best model, Claude Opus, complied only 54% of the time. Eur
Kazakhstan Tests Central Asia's First Air Taxi, Eyes 2029 Commercial Launch
Kazakhstan completed the first test flight of an air taxi in Central Asia, using a Chinese-made eVTOL. The project involves €260 million in
Blue Origin Rocket Explosion Deals Major Blow to Lunar Ambitions, ESA Chief Warns
The explosion of a Blue Origin New Glenn rocket during a test in Florida has caused significant damage and delays. ESA chief Josef Aschbache