Quantum computing is advancing fast — but the hype moves even faster. Google and IBM signal real progress, yet practical impact remains narrow. The race has begun and Europe must decide whether to lead or observe.
Brainport isn’t Europe’s Silicon Valley. It’s a different kind of powerhouse — built on deep tech, precision engineering and decades of industrial R&D. This article explores how the region evolved from Philips to ASML and why its unique innovation model is shaping the future of global technology.
Google’s Gemini 3 signals a new phase in AI: a smarter, more capable partner that understands text, images and video while reasoning more deeply than earlier models. This article looks at what sets Gemini 3 apart, how it stacks up against ChatGPT and Claude and what its arrival means for everyday work and creativity.
Superintelligence isn’t about how fast we can build it, but what we choose to create. Intelligence reveals itself through choices — human or machine. The real challenge is shaping a superintelligence aligned with our values, not a runaway force. As Mustafa Suleyman argues: the future depends on building a human-first intelligence.
If AI had a wildcard, it would be Elon Musk — brilliant, unpredictable and occasionally tweeting like he’s testing humanity’s limits. From xAI to SpaceX, Musk reshapes how we think about intelligence, risk and the future of civilisation. He isn’t just building AI — he’s forcing the world to reckon with it.
AI is no longer just a tool. In 2025, systems like OpenAI, Google Gemini and Kosmos are not only answering questions — they’re collaborating, planning and accelerating innovation. The question is: what role will humans play in this new world?
AI is advancing faster than society can adapt. Like the industrial revolution, this shift isn’t anyone’s fault — it’s evolution. But evolution needs reflection. The real challenge isn’t just building human-centered AI, but ensuring humanity is ready to live and work with it.
The collapse of traditional journalism has left a gap once filled by gatekeepers — now anyone with a smartphone can publish. In this article, we explore how print media fell, citizen reporting rose and AI is reshaping the way we create, consume and trust news. Who decides what’s real in a world of billions of voices?
When inflation rises, housing becomes unattainable and inequality grows, the idea of “economic progress” starts to collapse. This piece explores what happens when markets forget the people they are meant to serve.
Europe’s financial strength is undeniable — but scattered. As the U.S. and China move with scale and cohesion, the EU’s fragmented markets risk slowing innovation and sovereignty. To lead in the next financial era, Europe must find its common financial voice.
