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Agentic AI: Is Europe ready to scale it safely?
Europe leads global VC investment in agentic AI, leveraging strong talent and a trust-focused regulatory framework. However, scaling challenges remain, requiring policy and investment boosts.
Dutch hospitality operating system Mews raises $300m
Dutch hospitality AI platform Mews secures $300M to fuel AI infrastructure expansion. This investment accelerates Mews' mission to digitally transform the hotel industry across Europe.
AI labs wage a reputational knife fight at Davos
AI lab leaders sparred at Davos, questioning rivals' revenue strategies and safety claims. DeepMind and Anthropic CEOs took aim at OpenAI's ad testing and development pace.
Tesla finally kills Autopilot in a bid to boost FSD subscriptions
Tesla removes standard Autopilot in North America, forcing FSD subscription for lane-keeping. This pushes users towards the $99 monthly fee for basic safety features.
CyberAlloy launches to unite Europe’s cyber defenders in a single trusted network
CyberAlloy launches to unite Europe's cyber defenders in a single trusted network. The independent organization aims to boost cyber resilience by connecting companies, governments, and experts for collective intelligence and innovation.
The coding vibe wants to help Open Source. But developers don't want AI-made messes.
Open Source developers reject AI-generated code due to quality concerns. TLDraw halts external contributions, citing a surge of low-quality pull requests impacting project integrity.
French fintech Pennylane raises €175M
French fintech Pennylane secures €175M to fuel AI expansion and continental growth. This major funding round, led by TCV, accelerates its strategy in a selective European market.
The two faces of cinema: the director of 'Sirat' criticizes Netflix, but 40% of European directors do not reach their second film
European filmmakers clash over Netflix's influence and audience engagement. A recent study reveals 40% of European directors fail to make a second film within a decade.
The millionaires already know what to ask for 2026: that it be at least as lucrative as 2025
Wealthy individuals saw record gains, adding $2. 2 trillion to their fortunes as millions faced layoffs....
Finnish automation start-up Agileday bags €6.4m to fuel growth
Finnish automation startup Agileday secures €6. 4m to fuel growth and global expansion....
Building a European digital stack: The alternatives to US big tech you should know
Brussels launches open-source consultation to build Europe's digital infrastructure beyond US Big Tech. The move aims for technological independence and privacy-respecting services by empowering European developers.
Google won’t stop replacing our news headlines with terrible AI
Google doubles down on AI-generated news headlines, claiming success in user satisfaction despite misleading content. This controversial feature continues to replace publisher headlines, impacting news integrity and user trust.
At 16, he created a picosatellite from his room in Madrid. Today his company is at the global forefront of IoT communications.
Spanish startup Fossa Systems launches 24 IoT satellites, aiming for 80 by year-end. The company focuses on global IoT connectivity solutions, positioning itself as a leader in the space.
Can AI replace the humanity of Classical Music?
AI completes Beethoven's unfinished symphony in Germany, sparking debate on creativity. Beethoven AI analyzed his style to generate new music, raising questions about AI's role in art.
ClearScore snaps up London mortgage outfit Acre Platforms
Fintech ClearScore acquires mortgage platform Acre Platforms, diversifying offerings and leveraging Acre's tech globally. This move integrates mortgage demand into Acre's broker ecosystem, marking ClearScore's expansion into home lending.
Utrecht’s Comper raises pre-Seed round for its software intelligence platform – described as “Figma for codebases”
Dutch software intelligence startup Comper secures pre-Seed funding to enhance its "Figma for codebases" platform. The investment will expand its early access program and accelerate product development amid rising AI coding acceleration.
Profile: The Danish fintech boss who says “no” a lot
Danish fintech Flatpay becomes a unicorn, reaching $1 billion valuation with $170 million funding. The payment solutions provider serves over 70,000 merchants across Europe.
From idea to impact: Europe’s 15 largest tech seed rounds in 2025
Europe's tech sector secured €2. 4 billion in seed funding for 2025, with software and AI leading deal counts and round sizes....
ClearScore strengthens mortgage strategy with acquisition of fellow London-based Acre Platforms
ClearScore acquires UK mortgage tech firm Acre Platforms, boosting its fintech stack for consumer credit. This move expands its reach into mortgages, mirroring sector consolidation.
Agileday raises €6.4M to scale AI solutions for professional services
Finland's Agileday secures €6. 4M Series A for its AI-powered professional services automation platform....