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Watch: Expert in AI for financial crimes reveals her approach to digital ethics Having grown up in Apartheid South Africa, Natasha Govender-Ropert, Head of AI for Financial Crimes at #Rabobank, knows firsthand the importance of equity and accountability.
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Digital sovereignty is gaining momentum in Europe — driven as much by pragmatism as by politics
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Gustaf Sahlman, CEO of Swedish ID management firm Curity, argues Europe must reclaim its tech stack to secure digital sovereignty.
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Fresh from winning TNW Conference’s pitch battle, Dutch startup Tap Electric shared its plan to make EV charging cheaper, easier, and stress-free.
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TNW Conference pitch battle winner Tap Electric is on a mission to make EV charging cheaper, easier, and stress-free.
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Can you explain what your startup does in 20 seconds? If not, you're in trouble, warns communications expert Lize Hong. In TNW's new "Startup wisdom" series, she shares 5 tips to get noticed
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Lize Hong, founder of Venture Vox, shares five expert tips to make a startup stand out, from mastering your messaging to managing media.
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Innovating past the climate transition tipping point 🌍⚡.@ende_jacqueline, CEO of @carbonequity_ , joins TNW founder Boris Veldhuijzen van Zanten to talk climate tech, innovation, and the power of democratized investment in the latest episode of #Kia 's Next Big Drive:.
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Introducing "Founders’ takes" — a new TNW series exploring AI through the eyes of startup founders. First up: Steven Kleinveld of Skylark explains how vibe coding can upgrade developers’ work
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Steven Kleinveld, CEO and co-founder of applied AI lab Skylark, argues that vibe coding won't replace developers — it'll upgrade them.
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Watch: Picnic Technologies’ CTO shares how robots are challenging supermarket giants 🤖🍍.Find out: . 🤖 What's behind Europe’s biggest automated fulfilment center.🌱 New sustainability-focused offers reshaping their business.⚡ What Gebler would — and would never — automate.💼.
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Europe can gain an innovation edge over the US — but only if it adapts its culture. Michael Newton, an American entrepreneur in Europe, explains how this mindset shift can create tech leaders
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Michael Newton, CEO of Qorium, believes the European innovation ecosystem has an edge over the US — if it adapts its culture.
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The Hot Crazy Matrix was made for dating… but it could also explain tech investing
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The Hot Crazy Matrix isn’t just for dating. Here’s how the meme can explain why investors misjudge tech startups and private equity deals.
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The future of AI agents is full of potential — and danger. Calum Chace, co-founder of AI safety lab Conscium, says proper oversight is crucial
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Calum Chace, co-founder of AI safety lab Conscium, warns that AI agents can create costly mistakes without proper oversight.
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🤖🍌🥂 Bananas, champagne… and robots?.At @picnic's new order fulfilment centre (the largest in Europe), robots + humans are reshaping grocery shopping. But robots still can’t handle bananas — or your boss. Here’s why: #Automation #AI #FutureOfWork #Kia.
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Picnic Technologies' CTO shares how robots are grocery shopping in Europe’s biggest automated warehouse and why humans are still essential.
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Vibe coding is already reshaping software development, but its biggest impact could come in the enterprise market
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Thomas Cuvelier, a partner at the $1bn venture fund RTP Global, explains why vibe coding’s biggest impact could come in the enterprise.
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European space tech is generating a goldmine of data, but no one’s buying. The answer could be thinking less about space — and more about Earth.
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Europe’s space industry is producing valuable data. It just needs to convince more people to use the information — and pay for it.
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Sweden's RU1 is a Starlink alternative small enough for your pocket — and safe from interference by billionaire CEOs
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The RU1 offers sovereign communications for military operations. It also can’t be remotely disabled by external operators — unlike Starlink.
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As dystopian as it sounds, the zero-workforce startup is edging towards reality. Ultra-lean, AI-native companies are making hiring a red flag — and moving closer to Sam Altman’s prediction of the one-person unicorn
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As AI rapidly replaces workers, the zero-workforce startup is nearing reality. The prospect is dividing tech — and alarming employees.
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Is ChatGPT really making us lazy and less intelligent—or are sensationalist headlines exaggerating the risks? We unpack MIT’s study on AI, critical thinking, and what reliance on generative tools really means for our brains. 🧠
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Is ChatGPT making us lazy? We unpack MIT’s study on AI, critical thinking, and what reliance on generative tools really means for our brains.
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Europe’s red tape could be its secret weapon in the legal AI boom. Here’s why
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Michael Grupp, founder and CEO of law tech platform Bryter, argues that Europe’s regulatory approach can give it a global edge in AI.
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What happens when TNW founder @Boris gets the keys to a new #Kia EV9? 🚗💨 A founder-turned-chauffeur and a rolling brainstorm with @sanfranvic on whether founders can really change the world. 🌍. 🎬 #MovementThatInspires.
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With monthly payments for full horsepower, VW shows software-style subscriptions are invading every corner of life
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Full EV performance now comes with a monthly fee. Welcome to the subscription economy.
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BIG NEWS, Dragon Ball Fans!.Pre-register now and join Goku on day one!.Get exclusive launch rewards and rare items.Will you be the first to experience it?.
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In the global fight for tech talent, Europe has hidden strengths — here’s how to use them
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Lena Hackelöer, founder and CEO of Brite Payments, shares her vision for making Europe a magnet for top tech talent.
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