# Technology

Why the smartest AI models still need human context
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October 28, 2026
Why the smartest AI models still need human context
The next generation of enterprise AI doesn't just need more computing power but the human context to understand exactly what users want
Sponsored by: Intent
AI takes the easy decisions; leaders must get comfortable with the hard ones
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October 26, 2026
AI takes the easy decisions; leaders must get comfortable with the hard ones
When agents handle the routine calls, what remains for humans is harder, riskier and more exposed
Paid for and produced by: London Business School
Strawberry's Charles Maddock on lessons from Anton Osika, US ambitions – and how Legora’s Junestrand helped land GC
Podcast
October 26, 2026
Strawberry's Charles Maddock on lessons from Anton Osika, US ambitions – and how Legora’s Junestrand helped land GC
Strawberry is backed by General Catalyst and EQT Ventures, and this week launched its first full product, Strawberry 1.0
Freya Pratty
Nick Clegg on Europe, AI and big tech
Podcast
October 15, 2026
Nick Clegg on Europe, AI and big tech
Few people have seen tech policy from as many angles as Clegg
John Thornhill and Freya Pratty
‘Customers are happier if we provide the full suite’: Why startups are embracing all-in-one finance platforms
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October 15, 2026
‘Customers are happier if we provide the full suite’: Why startups are embracing all-in-one finance platforms
As accounting teams face a talent crunch and a rise in automation, demand for fully integrated financial platforms has never been higher
Sponsored by: Visma
AI is turning finance from reactive to proactive
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October 14, 2026
AI is turning finance from reactive to proactive
AI is most valuable when it gives people more confidence and the capacity to do the work they're best placed to do — applying judgement, understanding context and building relationships
Paid for and produced by: Intuit QuickBooks
European consumers are begging for better customer support
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October 12, 2026
European consumers are begging for better customer support
Customer support has long been designed with businesses in mind but new research by Parloa shows European consumers aren't happy with this strategy
Paid for and produced by: Parloa
Leatherback is now Foren. The name was the last thing to change
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October 7, 2026
Leatherback is now Foren. The name was the last thing to change
Leatherback has announced its rebrand to Foren, marking the overhaul of its technology and compliance infrastructure to provide businesses with a unified global banking platform
Paid for and produced by: Foren
The best AI opportunities for investors may not look like AI companies
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October 5, 2026
The best AI opportunities for investors may not look like AI companies
It's less about finding the next company with AI in its name and more about finding businesses that can use the technology to create a meaningful advantage
Paid for and produced by: STNL Media Invest Holding
Is New York warming to European tech?
Podcast
September 24, 2026
Is New York warming to European tech?
Anne Sraders joins host Freya Pratty on this week's Sifted podcast
Anne Sraders and Freya Pratty
AI safety startups mapped: 37 companies building Europe's trust layer
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Market map
September 24, 2026
AI safety startups mapped: 37 companies building Europe's trust layer
Amid growing alarm over the threats of a rapidly-developing technology, AI safety has become a catch-all term
Oshin Narang
Europe's AI moment is moving from hype to execution
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September 17, 2026
Europe's AI moment is moving from hype to execution
At the upcoming HumanX event, founders, investors and policymakers will gather to explore the realities and challenges of integrating AI into businesses
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The new impact investing playbook: Why climate investors are moving beyond carbon accounting
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September 16, 2026
The new impact investing playbook: Why climate investors are moving beyond carbon accounting
European impact investors are broadening their lens beyond carbon emissions to understand how companies interact with climate, resources, nature and human health
Paid for and produced by: ECBF
How AI is redefining corporate cyber-readiness
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September 15, 2026
How AI is redefining corporate cyber-readiness
Getting ready to fight AI cyber threats isn’t just about automating, it’s about human augmentation
Sponsored by: Endeavor Greece
The scaleup challenge: Accelerating defence tech innovation in Europe
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September 11, 2026
The scaleup challenge: Accelerating defence tech innovation in Europe
European defence startups have never had more momentum, but how can early-stage success lead to real world results?
Sponsored by: J.P. Morgan Innovation Economy
How Cortea is making AI trustworthy for auditors: ‘It’s not just about automation but quality control’
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September 10, 2026
How Cortea is making AI trustworthy for auditors: ‘It’s not just about automation but quality control’
‘Human-in-the-loop’ AI is streamlining auditing while maintaining the strict compliance the finance and IT industry demands
Sponsored by: N47
The most active growth equity investors in Europe
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Most active investors
September 10, 2026
The most active growth equity investors in Europe
83 growth-stage investors with at least three growth investments have deployed capital into European companies this year
Ruggero Di Spigna
Are the Nordics really on fire?
Podcast
August 28, 2026
Are the Nordics really on fire?
Host Freya Pratty is joined by Europe editor Mimi Billing live at TechBBQ to discuss the momentum behind the Nordic tech scene
Freya Pratty and Mimi Billing
Should tech events ban Meta’s smart glasses?
Analysis
August 26, 2026
Should tech events ban Meta’s smart glasses?
The popular specs — which critics call "pervert glasses" — have divided a normally pro-tech crowd
Éanna Kelly
What’s driving Scottish deeptech?: ‘There’s a huge change happening’
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August 26, 2026
What’s driving Scottish deeptech?: ‘There’s a huge change happening’
Backed by world-class research and support networks such as Techscaler, a new generation of Scottish founders are building global deeptech companies right at home
Sponsored by: Techscaler
How founders are using AI to own their IP strategy
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August 24, 2026
How founders are using AI to own their IP strategy
By replacing the slow and costly bottlenecks of traditional law firms with AI-native platforms, deeptech founders are reclaiming their IP strategy
Sponsored by: Lightbringer
Can Europe finance its sustainability ambitions?
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August 18, 2026
Can Europe finance its sustainability ambitions?
Europe has spent much of the past decade constructing a sophisticated architecture around sustainability
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Your verified customers are for sale: The rise of account farms
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August 17, 2026
Your verified customers are for sale: The rise of account farms
With account farms selling fully verified user profiles, companies must look beyond standard identity documents to spot the signals
Paid for and produced by: Resistant AI
South Summit 2026: Three trends shaping the future of European tech
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August 11, 2026
South Summit 2026: Three trends shaping the future of European tech
Europe's tech leaders are using AI to solve real-world problems on a global scale
Sponsored by: South Summit

# Technology

Why the smartest AI models still need human context

AI takes the easy decisions; leaders must get comfortable with the hard ones

Strawberry's Charles Maddock on lessons from Anton Osika, US ambitions – and how Legora’s Junestrand helped land GC

Nick Clegg on Europe, AI and big tech

‘Customers are happier if we provide the full suite’: Why startups are embracing all-in-one finance platforms

AI is turning finance from reactive to proactive

European consumers are begging for better customer support

Leatherback is now Foren. The name was the last thing to change

The best AI opportunities for investors may not look like AI companies

Is New York warming to European tech?

AI safety startups mapped: 37 companies building Europe's trust layer

Europe's AI moment is moving from hype to execution

The new impact investing playbook: Why climate investors are moving beyond carbon accounting

How AI is redefining corporate cyber-readiness

The scaleup challenge: Accelerating defence tech innovation in Europe

How Cortea is making AI trustworthy for auditors: ‘It’s not just about automation but quality control’

The most active growth equity investors in Europe

Are the Nordics really on fire?

Should tech events ban Meta’s smart glasses?

What’s driving Scottish deeptech?: ‘There’s a huge change happening’

How founders are using AI to own their IP strategy

Can Europe finance its sustainability ambitions?

Your verified customers are for sale: The rise of account farms

South Summit 2026: Three trends shaping the future of European tech