By Kai Lindgren
Helsinki-based technology writer. Covers European tech policy, startups and the AI act.
Palantir's 'Technological Republic' Manifesto Sparks European Backlash Over AI Weapons and Cultural Claims
A 22-point manifesto from data analytics giant Palantir has ignited controversy across Europe with its advocacy for AI weapons systems and c
Hackers Breach Preview of Anthropic's High-Risk Mythos AI Model
A group of hackers accessed a preview of Anthropic's Mythos AI, a model the company considers too sensitive for public release due to cybers
EU Countries Push for Under-15 Social Media Ban as Brussels Unveils Age Verification App
Several EU member states are moving to ban children under 15 from social media. France has already passed a law, Denmark has a political dea
Apple's Next CEO John Ternus Faces AI and Geopolitical Tests for European Market
John Ternus, a career Apple hardware engineer, will succeed Tim Cook as CEO in September. His leadership will be tested by Apple's strategic
Tim Cook's Apple Legacy: From Steward to Architect of a Trillion-Euro Empire
Tim Cook will transition from CEO to executive chairman on 1 September, handing leadership to hardware chief John Ternus. Under Cook's 15-ye
EU Unveils Age-Verification System to Protect Children Online
The European Commission has presented a plan to protect minors online, including a new age-verification system. Several member states are le
Tim Cook Steps Down as Apple CEO, Names Hardware Chief John Ternus Successor
Tim Cook is stepping down as Apple CEO on 1 September, succeeded by hardware engineering head John Ternus. Cook will remain as executive cha
Social Media Fine Print Erodes User Rights, Harvard Study Finds
Harvard's Transparency Hub tracks over 20,000 documents from 300+ platforms, showing that 86% of privacy policies now require college-level
German Troops Build and Test Drones in Field Exercises, Redefining Soldier's Role
During the Grand Quadriga 2026 exercise, German soldiers assembled and tested custom-built FPV drones. The initiative, part of the 'Spark Ce
South Korea's AI Fortune Tellers Blend Ancient Saju with Digital Avatars
A shop in Seoul is using artificial intelligence to modernize traditional Korean fortune-telling. Digital avatars and robots now provide pre
Humanoid Robot Outruns Human Half-Marathon Record in Beijing
A humanoid robot developed by Chinese smartphone maker Honor finished a half-marathon in 50 minutes and 26 seconds, surpassing the human rec
Europe Debates Social Media Age Limits as Countries Push for Under-15 Ban
Several EU countries are pushing for a ban on social media for children under 15. Brussels is developing an age verification app to enforce