By Kai Lindgren
Helsinki-based technology writer. Covers European tech policy, startups and the AI act.
Two Years In, Europe's DMA Is Reshaping Big Tech—But Enforcement Lags
Users in Europe now see more browser choices and third-party app stores, with Firefox daily users in Germany up 99% and Brave downloads surg
Astronomers Discover 27 Potential Planets Orbiting Twin Stars Using Novel Technique
Researchers have found 27 possible planets orbiting two stars, using a method that tracks tiny gravitational shifts in binary star eclipses.
Cybercriminals Find AI Tools Disappointing, University of Edinburgh Study Reveals
Researchers analyzed over 100 million posts from underground forums and found no significant evidence that AI has improved hacking. Cybercri
Two Years of the DMA: Is Europe's Digital Rulebook Working?
The European Commission's first formal review of the Digital Markets Act (DMA) finds it 'fit for purpose', citing positive effects on consum
Europe's AI Ambitions Clash with Overburdened Power Grids
AI data centres in Europe face grid connection delays of up to 13 years in major markets like Frankfurt and Dublin. A new report warns that
New Mexico Meta Trial Could Force Algorithm Overhaul, Echoing EU Concerns
New Mexico prosecutors demand Meta overhaul algorithms and limit addictive features after a jury found the company liable for harming childr
UK Children Outsmart Age Checks with Drawn-On Moustaches
One-third of UK children aged 9-16 have bypassed online age checks in the past two months. Methods include drawing moustaches to fool facial
EU to Phase Out Chinese Inverters in Funded Energy Projects Over Cyber Threats
The European Commission will gradually eliminate Chinese-made inverters from EU-funded energy projects, citing serious cybersecurity threats
Anthropic in Talks with UK Startup Fractile for AI Chip Supply
Anthropic is reportedly in early talks with UK startup Fractile to supply custom AI chips. The deal would diversify the Claude creator's har
Two Years In: Has the EU's Digital Markets Act Tamed Big Tech?
The EU's Digital Markets Act aimed to curb Big Tech dominance. Two years after implementation, a Commission review shows gains in browser ch
EU's Digital Markets Act: How Brussels Is Curbing Big Tech's Dominance
The European Commission's first formal review of the Digital Markets Act (DMA) finds it 'fit for purpose', opening opportunities for busines
Inside Europe's Flying Lab: Zero-Gravity Research Takes Off Near Bordeaux
European researchers are using parabolic flights near Bordeaux to study life in zero gravity. Experiments focus on human balance, fluid shif