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markets financeApr 18, 2026
The AI Productivity Paradox: How Speed Gains May Erode Core Problem-Solving
A landmark study from the University of Chicago and MIT reveals a critical
By Sophie Laurent8 min read

markets financeApr 17, 2026
Digital Sovereignty vs. Protectionism: Why Estonia''s Opposition to EU Social
Estonia's opposition to proposed EU-wide bans on children's social media
By Sophie Laurent8 min read

markets financeApr 15, 2026
Beyond the Headlines: The Security Calculus for Tech Titans in the AI Era
The July 2024 arrest of a suspect for a Molotov cocktail attack at Sam Altman's
By Sophie Laurent8 min read

markets financeApr 15, 2026
Beyond Swipes: How Eight''s €3M Seed Round Signals a Video-First Future for
The Portuguese dating app Eight''s €3 million seed funding round, led by
By Sophie Laurent8 min read

markets financeApr 15, 2026
Beyond Chatbots: How Revolut''s AIR Launch Signals a Strategic Shift in Fintech''s
Revolut's launch of its AI assistant, AIR, in the UK is more than a feature
By Sophie Laurent8 min read

markets financeApr 15, 2026
Beyond the $30B Run Rate: How Anthropic''s AI Chip Ambition Reveals a New
Anthropic's reported $30 billion annualized revenue run rate is a staggering
By Sophie Laurent8 min read