By Kai Lindgren
Helsinki-based technology writer. Covers European tech policy, startups and the AI act.
Plug-in solar panels gain traction across Europe as energy crisis deepens
Plug-in solar panels, popular in Germany, are spreading across Europe as consumers seek energy independence. Costs have halved since 2022, w
Will.i.am Unveils AI-Powered Electric Autocycle for Urban Commuters
The Trinity is a single-passenger electric autocycle equipped with an AI agent that interacts with its surroundings. It is designed for urba
Anthropic Report: AI Augments Rather Than Replaces Jobs, But Impact Varies Widely
Anthropic's economic index shows 49% of jobs now use AI for at least a quarter of tasks, up 13% from early 2025. The technology mostly augme
CES 2026 Showcases European Health Tech: From Fertility Tracking to Allergy Detection
French companies dominated the health technology showcase at CES 2026 with innovations ranging from a smart fertility-tracking menstrual pad
AI in 2026: World Models, Small Language Models, and Europe's Path Forward
World models that simulate physical environments are gaining traction as alternatives to chatbots. Europe is pivoting to small language mode
European Nations Move to Restrict Social Media for Under-16s
The UK has announced a ban on social media for under-16s, following Australia's lead. France, Greece, Turkey, and others are also pursuing r
Digital Archaeology and Open Science Reshape Heritage Preservation from Amsterdam to Chongqing
In Chongqing, sub-millimetre 3D scans and AI are documenting the intricate Dazu Rock Carvings. Meanwhile, Amsterdam's Rijksmuseum is conduct
Anthropic Partners with Iceland to Deploy AI in Classrooms for Lesson Planning
Anthropic is partnering with Iceland's Ministry of Education to give hundreds of teachers access to its Claude AI for lesson planning and ad
Will AI Widen or Narrow the Gender Gap in Europe's Workforce?
Women and men face similar overall exposure to AI, but women are underrepresented in high-exposure roles like IT and overrepresented in cler
Swedish App Accord Aims to Balance Household Chores and Reduce Gender Inequality
Accord, a Swedish app launched in September 2024, has gained over 25,000 users in Europe by helping families track and share household chore
Season Two of My Wildest Prediction: AI, Hydrogen Planes, and the Future of Work
The podcast's second season covered AI's polarising impact, predictions of hydrogen planes by 2035, and a shift toward nomadic work. Experts
Neurotechnology Will Transform Daily Life, Says Neuroelectrics CEO Ana Maiques
Ana Maiques, co-founder of Barcelona-based Neuroelectrics, forecasts neurotechnology will impact daily life in unforeseen ways. Her company'