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More and more Spaniards are using AI in their daily work. They also fear losing their jobs because of it.
Spanish workers increasingly use AI daily, with 63% now employing AI tools at work. This surge sparks concerns over job displacement, contrasting initial views of AI as a sci-fi concept.
Kinfolk closes $7M seed round for AI-driven HR platform
London-based Kinfolk lands $7. 2M seed funding for its AI-driven HR platform....
European alternatives to Gmail and Outlook: the best email providers made in Europe
European firms offer privacy-focused email alternatives to Gmail and Outlook. Proton Mail, based in Switzerland, provides end-to-end encryption and a free basic service, with paid plans starting at €3....
SolveAI raises $50M to help employees build their own enterprise software
London-based SolveAI secures $50M to empower employees building compliant enterprise software with AI. The platform bridges the gap for large organizations needing tailored applications, reducing reliance on costly outsourced solutions.
€100K, 100 startups, 3 years: The Baltics double down on early talent
Baltic VCs FIRSTPICK and Lost Astronaut launch a €100K initiative to back 100 early-stage startups over three years. This program aims to empower young Gen Z founders with crucial early funding and support to build globally competitive businesses.
It's not that AI makes us dumb: it's that we are surrendering to it
AI's cognitive impact: A study reveals AI users exhibit "cognitive surrender," copying incorrect AI answers 80% of the time. This reliance boosts confidence despite accumulating errors.
10 of the most promising Netherlands-based startups to keep an eye on in 2026
Netherlands startups are driving innovation in AI and enterprise software. AI-powered Aizy optimizes online ad campaigns for SMEs, leveraging automated bidding and human oversight for significant growth potential.
What is Make, what workflows can you create by connecting applications with this platform, and what is its price
Make. com launches a visual workflow platform, enabling users to automate tasks across thousands of applications and integrate AI....
International law was written with deciding humans in mind. AI has just broken that chain and no one knows who is accountable now
AI autonomous weapons risk breaking international law, bypassing human judgment and accountability for illegal orders. The Pentagon's $200M contract with Anthropic highlights a struggle to implement safeguards against such AI.
UK DeepTech startup BeyondMath raises €8.4 million to expand generative physics research
UK DeepTech startup BeyondMath secures €8. 4M to pioneer generative physics for engineering simulation....
Wayve rockets to €7.2 billion valuation with €1 billion Series D bet on AI-driven autonomy – backing from Uber and Microsoft
Wayve rockets to €7. 2B valuation with €1B Series D, backed by Microsoft and Uber....
Thema secures $6.2M to support mapping of market expansion opportunities for private equity
London's Thema secures $6. 2M, including a UK government grant for AI, to map private equity expansion opportunities....
London’s Allica Bank targets 10% UK SMB market share by 2028 after €131 million raise
London's Allica Bank secures €131M to capture 10% UK SMB market share by 2028 with its proprietary tech. This deal mirrors broader EU fintech investment in AI identity and risk management platforms.
The founder time trap: Why your best hours are disappearing into hiring
Founders spend 25% of their week on hiring, costing 10 hours per week. Manual CV screening alone takes 23 hours per opening, risking overlooked candidates.
BeyondMath secures $18.5M to expand its foundational physics AI model
London-based BeyondMath secures $18. 5M for its AI physics model, accelerating complex engineering simulations 1,000x faster....
Sweden’s Flox Intelligence raises €2.5 million to become a “digital shepherd” guiding wildlife away from danger
Swedish AI firm Flox Intelligence raises €2. 5M to prevent human-wildlife conflict, using AI to guide animals from danger....
Wayve raises $1.2B at $8.6B valuation to scale embodied AI for autonomous driving
UK AI firm Wayve secures $1. 2B to scale autonomous driving AI....
Secfix raises $12M Series A to build end-to-end security compliance platform
Munich-based Secfix secures $12M Series A to build an end-to-end security compliance platform. Funding will accelerate European expansion and enhance AI-native capabilities for regulations like the EU AI Act.
Germany’s FLEXOO, whose tech is used in NASA’s lunar rover, raises €11 million to scale physical AI
German startup FLEXOO secures €11 million to scale physical AI sensors. Its tech bridges hardware and AI, feeding data to algorithms for battery and automotive industries.
Spanish ‘soonicorn’ Multiverse Computing releases free compressed AI model
Spanish AI firm Multiverse Computing launches a free, compressed AI model that outperforms Mistral. The HyperNova 60B model, available on Hugging Face, offers a powerful open-source alternative.