By Kai Lindgren
Helsinki-based technology writer. Covers European tech policy, startups and the AI act.
Spain's Bizum Payment App Expands to Physical Stores, Challenging Visa and Mastercard
Bizum, Spain's dominant mobile payment app with over 30 million users, is launching in physical stores from May 18. The move uses NFC to byp
European AI Robotics Reshape E-Commerce Logistics from Berlin to Warsaw
AI-driven robots in a Berlin-area warehouse handle over 600 units per hour, learning from every pick via cloud-based systems. A Polish start
Instagram to End End-to-End Encrypted Chats: What It Means for European Users
Instagram will disable end-to-end encryption for direct messages on May 8, reverting to standard encryption. Meta cites limited uptake and c
Meloni Deepfake Stunt Underscores EU Crackdown on AI Nudification Apps
Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni posted an AI-generated deepfake of herself in underwear to highlight the threat of non-consensual expl
Paris Prosecutors Open Criminal Probe into Elon Musk and X Over AI Misconduct
Paris prosecutors have launched a criminal investigation into Elon Musk and X over allegations including child sexual abuse images, deepfake
US Government Gains Early Access to AI Models from Google, Microsoft, xAI for Security Testing
The US Department of Commerce will test AI models from Google, Microsoft, and xAI for national security risks. The Center for AI Standards a
EU Reaches Provisional Deal to Simplify AI Rules for Businesses
EU states and the European Parliament have struck a provisional deal to simplify the bloc's AI rules. The agreement delays compliance for hi
Meta Seeks to Overturn Landmark US Social Media Addiction Verdict
A US jury found Meta and Google negligent in a landmark social media addiction trial. Meta now asks the judge to overturn the verdict or ord
EU's Digital Markets Act: Two Years On, Citizens See More Choice but Also Friction
The EU's Digital Markets Act has brought choice screens for browsers and cross-platform messaging to European users. Enforcement remains a s
AI Can Predict Your Personality from Chat History, ETH Zurich Study Finds
A study from ETH Zurich found that AI can predict personality traits from chat history with up to 61% accuracy. The model was best at detect
Croatia launches Europe's first commercial robotaxi service in Zagreb
A Croatian company has launched Europe's first commercial robotaxi service in Zagreb. The self-driving cars, backed by Uber and powered by C
Meloni Deepfake Sparks Italian Debate on AI Regulation and Online Safety
A deepfake image of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in underwear has circulated online, prompting her to warn about AI manipulation. T