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Sam Altman called Trump “Hitler.” Now he says “we couldn't do this without you, Mr. President.”

Sam Altman called Trump “Hitler.” Now he says “we couldn't do this without you, Mr. President.”

When a tech CEO invokes values, ask what those values are positioning him for. In June 2016, Sam Altman — then running Y Combinator, now running OpenAI — published a blog post comparing Donald Trump to Hitler. “To anyone familiar with the history of Germany in the 1930s, it's chilling to watch Trump in action,” ... Read more

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Dec 8
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How much you have to make to be considered upper class in America

How much you have to make to be considered upper class in America

“Upper class” sounds like something out of a period drama… until you realize people quietly use it every day to compare themselves: But what does that actually mean in numbers? If you strip away the ego, the envy, and the Instagram nonsense, you get a simple question: How much money does a household in America ... Read more

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Dec 5
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Psychology says preferring solitude over constant socializing is a subtle sign of these 9 unique traits

Psychology says preferring solitude over constant socializing is a subtle sign of these 9 unique traits

I used to think something was wrong with me. Friday nights, my phone would buzz with invitations. Group dinners. Rooftop parties. After-work drinks that always stretched into midnight. And while everyone around me seemed energized by the prospect, I'd find myself hoping they'd cancel. It took me years to realize this wasn't a defect. It ... Read more

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Dec 3
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Europe emphasises AI governance as North America moves faster towards autonomy, Digitate research shows

Europe emphasises AI governance as North America moves faster towards autonomy, Digitate research shows

Digitate’s study shows Europe strengthening AI governance while North American firms push faster toward semi-autonomous enterprise systems. The post Europe emphasises AI governance as North America moves faster towards autonomy, Digitate research shows appeared first on The European Magazine.

the-european.eu
Dec 2
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Interview: DataSnipper CEO Vidya Peters on unicorn pressure, AI breakthroughs, EU vs US startup mindset, and Europe’s ‘secret weapon’

Interview: DataSnipper CEO Vidya Peters on unicorn pressure, AI breakthroughs, EU vs US startup mindset, and Europe’s ‘secret weapon’

Interview by Rahul Raj When we last interviewed Vidya Peters in 2023, she had just taken over the helm of one of Europe’s fastest-rising enterprise SaaS companies as the new CEO. Her vision for Datasnipper was clear, enable the company to solve the problem of connecting unstructured data across industries. Fast forward to today: Under ... Read more

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Nov 28
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European Commission announces 8 startups for STEP funding; 3 are from the Netherlands

European Commission announces 8 startups for STEP funding; 3 are from the Netherlands

The European Commission (EC) has unveiled a new cohort of companies set to receive significant scale-up investments through the EIC Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform (STEP) Scale-Up call. A total of €171M has been proposed for equity investments in these innovative firms, which will now undergo further evaluation by the EIC Fund before final investment ... Read more

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Nov 28
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Swiss-based Gravis Robotics raises €19.9M to turn any earthmoving machine into a robot

Swiss-based Gravis Robotics raises €19.9M to turn any earthmoving machine into a robot

Gravis Robotics raises €19.9M to expand industry partnerships and deploy autonomous systems in construction and earthmoving equipment. Zurich-based Gravis Robotics, an earthmoving autonomy platform that aims to transform global construction, has secured $23M (nearly €19.9M) in funding and has entered a series of industry partnerships. The round was co-led by IQ Capital and Zacua Ventures. ... Read more

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Nov 28
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Germany’s Quantum Systems hits ‘triple unicorn’ status with €180M Series C extension: Know more

Germany’s Quantum Systems hits ‘triple unicorn’ status with €180M Series C extension: Know more

Germany-based Quantum Systems has raised €180M to support its expansion in unmanned systems across multiple domains. Germany-based Quantum Systems, an aerial data intelligence company, has secured €180M in a Series C extension round led by Balderton Capital. The new round follows the €160M Series C closed in May 2025, bringing total capital raised this year ... Read more

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Nov 28
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Dutch solar startup Soly files for bankruptcy a year after €30M funding round

Dutch solar startup Soly files for bankruptcy a year after €30M funding round

Groningen, Netherlands-based Soly, an international solar energy company, has been declared bankrupt. The announcement was made by the co-founder, Milan van der Meulen, through a LinkedIn post. The announcement comes over a year after raising €30M in funding led by ArcTern Ventures. The bankruptcy petitions for Soly Holding B.V. and Soly NL SSC B.V. were ... Read more

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Nov 28
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Paris-based ESG platform FINGREEN AI shuts down after EU changes sustainability rules

Paris-based ESG platform FINGREEN AI shuts down after EU changes sustainability rules

French company FINGREEN AI, an AI-powered ESG platform, is shutting down all operations due to recent regulatory changes from the European Union. Paris-based FINGREEN AI, an AI-powered ESG platform helping consultants and companies streamline sustainability reporting projects, has announced that it is shutting down all operations due to recent regulatory changes from the European Union. ... Read more

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Nov 27
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Interview: Prince Constantijn of the Netherlands on Techleap's new mandate, privatisation, the Dutch deeptech, and what Europe must solve next

Interview: Prince Constantijn of the Netherlands on Techleap's new mandate, privatisation, the Dutch deeptech, and what Europe must solve next

Prince Constantijn of the Netherlands seemed notably relaxed when he joined our virtual meeting, offering the same calm, grounded presence that has come to define his public role in recent years. Since taking on the position of Special Envoy of Techleap in 2016, he has become the most recognisable face of the Dutch tech ecosystem, ... Read more

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Nov 27
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Amsterdam-based Alleo acquired by Helsinki’s Epassi: Know more

Amsterdam-based Alleo acquired by Helsinki’s Epassi: Know more

Helsinki-based Epassi acquires Amsterdam-based Alleo to build a unified employee benefits platform. Know more! Helsinki-based Epassi, a company specialised in digital employee benefits technology, has acquired Amsterdam-based Alleo (formerly YourCampus), an HR platform focused on improving employee benefits and compensation. The acquisition is aimed at expanding its presence in the Dutch market. Together with Bedrijfsfitness ... Read more

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Nov 27
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Amsterdam’s Healthplus.ai raises €2.3M to help hospitals predict post-surgery infection risk

Amsterdam’s Healthplus.ai raises €2.3M to help hospitals predict post-surgery infection risk

Amsterdam’s Healthplus.ai has raised €2.3M to develop further and expand its AI technology, designed to support hospitals in managing surgical care. Amsterdam’s digital healthtech and AI startup Healthplus.ai has secured €2.3M in funding to advance its AI-driven system for predicting post-surgery infection risk. The round was led by Elevating Capital, with participation from LUMO Labs, ... Read more

siliconcanals.com
Nov 27
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London’s Procure AI raises €11.2M to address resource shortages and complexity in enterprise procurement

London’s Procure AI raises €11.2M to address resource shortages and complexity in enterprise procurement

London-based Procure AI, a company specialised in AI-driven procurement automation solutions, has raised $13M (approximately €11.2M) in seed funding. The investment round was led by Headline, with additional contributions from C4 Ventures, Futury Capital, and several prominent angel investors within the procurement sector. With the new funding, the UK company plans to strengthen its engineering ... Read more

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Nov 26
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GrayMatter Robotics opens 100,000-sq-ft AI robotics innovation centre in California

GrayMatter Robotics opens 100,000-sq-ft AI robotics innovation centre in California

GrayMatter Robotics launches a 100,000-sq-ft AI robotics innovation centre in California, showcasing physical AI for advanced manufacturing. The post GrayMatter Robotics opens 100,000-sq-ft AI robotics innovation centre in California appeared first on The European Magazine.

the-european.eu
Oct 29
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South African students develop tech concept to tackle hunger using AI and blockchain

South African students develop tech concept to tackle hunger using AI and blockchain

South African students design Misfits Mzansi, an AI and blockchain app using surplus farm produce to tackle hunger. The post South African students develop tech concept to tackle hunger using AI and blockchain appeared first on The European Magazine.

the-european.eu
Oct 20
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Automation breakthrough reduces ambulance delays and saves NHS £800,000 a year

Automation breakthrough reduces ambulance delays and saves NHS £800,000 a year

Robotic automation cuts NHS ambulance delays by hundreds of hours monthly, freeing staff and saving over £800,000 annually. The post Automation breakthrough reduces ambulance delays and saves NHS £800,000 a year appeared first on The European Magazine.

the-european.eu
Oct 14
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New AI breakthrough promises to end ‘drift’ that costs the world trillions

New AI breakthrough promises to end ‘drift’ that costs the world trillions

A new AI breakthrough promises identical answers every time, ending costly drift and restoring trust in automation. The post New AI breakthrough promises to end ‘drift’ that costs the world trillions appeared first on The European Magazine.

the-european.eu
Oct 8
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Watch: driverless electric lorry makes history with world’s first border crossing

Watch: driverless electric lorry makes history with world’s first border crossing

A driverless electric lorry completes the world’s first fully autonomous international border crossing, showcasing future logistics and transport innovation. The post Watch: driverless electric lorry makes history with world’s first border crossing appeared first on The European Magazine.

the-european.eu
Sep 25
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