By Kai Lindgren
Helsinki-based technology writer. Covers European tech policy, startups and the AI act.
EU Bans AI Nudification Apps in Landmark Deepfake Crackdown
The European Parliament and Council have prohibited nudification apps that generate intimate images without consent. Deepfake pornography ac
Turkic States Forge Digital Alliance, Aiming for Geopolitical Influence
The Organisation of Turkic States (OTS) held a summit in Turkistan, Kazakhstan, focused on artificial intelligence and digital development.
China's Unitree Launches Rideable Mecha Robot for €500,000
Unitree Robotics has launched the GD01, a manned transformable mecha robot that stands 2.8 metres tall and costs €500,000. The machine can w
Malta Offers Free ChatGPT Plus to Citizens Through National AI Literacy Programme
Malta has become the first country to partner with OpenAI, offering free ChatGPT Plus subscriptions to citizens who complete a government-le
How to Set Euronews as Your Preferred News Source on Google
Google has introduced a personalisation feature for news search results. Users can now select a preferred source, such as Euronews, to appea
Europe's Retro Tech Collectors: Why Dumb Phones and iPods Are Making a Comeback
Sales of dumb phones among 18-24-year-olds surged 148% between 2021 and 2024. Collectors across Europe are turning to iPods, vinyl, and retr
Finnish ICEYE Satellites Lead Earth Observation with Radar Precision
ICEYE's radar satellites deliver ultra-precise images through clouds and darkness, tracking oil spills, floods, and military movements. The
EU Not Planning to Ban VPNs Despite Online Age-Verification Push
Social media claims that the EU is about to ban VPNs are unfounded. The European Commission has confirmed it has no plans to restrict the to
Europe's Military AI Race: Germany, France, UK Lead Integration Efforts
European militaries are moving from AI experimentation to operational integration. Germany, France, the UK, and Ukraine lead with drone prog
Iran's IRGC-Linked Media Push for Fees on Strait of Hormuz Internet Cables
IRGC-linked outlets Tasnim and Fars News Agency urge Tehran to impose fees on submarine cables in the Strait of Hormuz. They claim potential
Inside Seoul's Hotel Training Ground for Humanoid Robots
At a luxury hotel in Seoul, workers wear cameras to record every hand movement, teaching humanoid robots to fold napkins and polish glasses.
US Tech Titans in Beijing: Europe's AI Strategy Under Pressure
Donald Trump's Beijing summit includes an 'AI Cabinet' of US tech leaders. Europe lacks hyperscale AI firms but controls key chip supply cha