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Europe can gain an innovation edge over the US — but only if it adapts its culture. Michael Newton, an American entrepre...
29/08/2025

Europe can gain an innovation edge over the US — but only if it adapts its culture. Michael Newton, an American entrepreneur leading a startup in the Netherlands, explains how this shift in mindset could create the next generation of tech leaders

Michael Newton, CEO of Qorium, believes the European innovation ecosystem has an edge over the US — if it adapts its culture.

The Hot Crazy Matrix was made for dating… but it could also explain tech investing
28/08/2025

The Hot Crazy Matrix was made for dating… but it could also explain tech investing

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.

The future of AI agents is full of potential — and danger. Calum Chace, co-founder of AI safety lab Conscium, says prope...
27/08/2025

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

Calum Chace, co-founder of AI safety lab Conscium, warns that AI agents can create costly mistakes without proper oversight.

🤖 Bananas, champagne… and robots?At the first-ever Robot Humanoid Games, machines stumbled, crashed, and even lost their...
27/08/2025

🤖 Bananas, champagne… and robots?

At the first-ever Robot Humanoid Games, machines stumbled, crashed, and even lost their heads mid-sprint — proof that robotics still has a long way to go. But in the real world, automation is already reshaping industries.

At Europe’s largest automated fulfilment center, robots work alongside humans to pick and deliver groceries.

Yet Picnic Technologies’ CTO Daniel Gebler is clear: robots won’t replace people. Why?

🍌 Some items are too complex for machines

📦 Many orders and roles still need that human touch

💼 Even managers aren’t safe from AI — but management itself will be reinvented, not eliminated

From AI-free Fridays to return deliveries and meal kits, Picnic is proving that the future of work isn’t humans vs robots — it’s humans with robots.

🔗 Read more on TNW: https://thenextweb.com/news/bananas-champagne-robots-why-automation-needs-humans

Picnic Technologies' CTO shares how robots are grocery shopping in Europe’s biggest automated warehouse and why humans are still essential.

Vibe coding is already reshaping software development, but its biggest impact could come in the enterprise market
25/08/2025

Vibe coding is already reshaping software development, but its biggest impact could come in the enterprise market

Thomas Cuvelier, a partner at the $1bn venture fund RTP Global, explains why vibe coding’s biggest impact could come in the enterprise.

AI isn’t just shaping our future — it’s shaping our present. The standards we set now will determine whether this techno...
25/08/2025

AI isn’t just shaping our future — it’s shaping our present. The standards we set now will determine whether this technology empowers us all or deepens existing divides.

Having grown up in Apartheid South Africa, Natasha Govender-Ropert, PhD, Head of AI for Financial Crimes at Rabobank, knows firsthand the importance of equity and accountability. She joined hashtag founder Boris Veldhuijzen van Zanten to discuss:

🔎 Why trustworthy, explainable AI is critical for society
⚖️ How responsible AI can prevent harm and bias
🤔 The new ethical dilemmas as machines take on human decisions

All while driving through Amsterdam in hashtag 's all-electric EV9.

👉 Watch the conversation and join the debate: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2G0SfeMEy_4

Natasha Govender-Ropert, Head of AI for Financial Crimes at Rabobank, joins TNW founder Boris Veldhuijzen van Zanten on the latest episode of “Kia’s Next Big...

European space tech is generating a goldmine of data, but no one’s buying. The answer could be thinking less about space...
22/08/2025

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

Europe’s space industry is producing valuable data. It just needs to convince more people to use the information — and pay for it.

Sweden's RU1 is a Starlink alternative small enough for your pocket — and safe from interference by billionaire CEOs
21/08/2025

Sweden's RU1 is a Starlink alternative small enough for your pocket — and safe from interference by billionaire CEOs

The RU1 offers sovereign communications for military operations. It also can’t be remotely disabled by external operators — unlike Starlink.

As dystopian as it sounds, the zero-workforce startup is edging towards reality. Ultra-lean, AI-native companies are mak...
20/08/2025

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

As AI rapidly replaces workers, the zero-workforce startup is nearing reality. The prospect is dividing tech — and alarming employees.

Is ChatGPT really making us lazy and less intelligent—or are sensationalist headlines exaggerating the risks? We unpack ...
19/08/2025

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. 🧠

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.

Europe’s red tape could be its secret weapon in the legal AI boom. Here’s why
18/08/2025

Europe’s red tape could be its secret weapon in the legal AI boom. Here’s why

Michael Grupp, founder and CEO of law tech platform Bryter, argues that Europe’s regulatory approach can give it a global edge in AI.

What happens when you give TNW founder Boris Veldhuijzen van Zanten the keys to a brand new EV9 and this year’s spea...
18/08/2025

What happens when you give TNW founder Boris Veldhuijzen van Zanten the keys to a brand new EV9 and this year’s speaker list?

You get a founder-turned-chauffeur, a car full of big ideas, and a road trip through Amsterdam like no other. 🚗💨

Boris’s first passenger? Victoria Slivkoff — who didn’t just get a lift to , but a front-row seat to a rolling brainstorm on whether founders really can change the world by accelerating progress toward the . 🌍✨

And what's the next big tech breakthrough ready to change the world?

🎬 Watch the first episode to find out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W0Q5x6HNUXE

Kia’s Next Big Drive is just getting started — who should Boris pick up next? 👀

TNW founder Boris Veldhuijzen van Zanten takes the wheel alongside Victoria Slivkoff, Managing Director of Extreme Tech Challenge — a global nonprofit connec...

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