Technology News in English
Latest technology headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Google must grant other search engines and AI bots access to Android
The European Commission has mandated that Google must provide third-party search engines and AI competitors access to its search data and Android devices. This decision aims to increase competition by...
Crypto platform Knaken declared bankrupt: 7 million euros missing
The court in Rotterdam has declared the cryptocurrency platform Knaken bankrupt following a request from the Public Prosecution Service. The bankruptcy filing came after the Dutch Authority for the Fi...
Resistance to singing computer grows: Dutch people want songs from real humans, not AI
US bill hangs like a dark cloud over ASML's Chinese market
A proposed U.S. bill seeks to restrict the export of chip technology from partner countries to China. The Dutch government has expressed criticism, noting that such measures could significantly impact...
SpaceX shares slide further: falling below IPO price for the first time
SpaceX shares dropped 2 percent on Wall Street to 133 dollars, falling below the initial public offering price of 135 dollars. This marks the company's lowest share price since it went public last mon...
AI can help with filmmaking according to Star Wars creator George Lucas
Star Wars creator George Lucas believes that artificial intelligence is an inevitable tool for the film industry. He states that AI technology will help facilitate the filmmaking process.
Investors sell chip stocks again, causing ASML share price to drop
Investors on the Amsterdam stock exchange sold their chip holdings in the final hours of trading to cash in on earlier gains. Consequently, ASML shares closed down 0.4 percent after having risen by mo...
ASML is building the most complex machines ever: You have to shell out a few hundred million
ASML, a former Philips subsidiary based in Veldhoven, has become a global focal point for business leaders and journalists due to its development of highly complex and expensive machines. The company'...
AI can provide relief for swimming pools with staff shortages according to Gerald Dicker (52): Lifeguards are more alert
One streaming service stops paying for AI music: what are competitors doing about the flood of AI junk?
Streaming platforms are facing an influx of AI-generated music, leading to concerns about how to distinguish it from human-made content. While Dutch listeners show a preference for music created by re...
ASML raises growth expectations due to increasing demand
Chip manufacturer ASML has raised its growth forecasts for the year due to increased demand for chips driven by investments in artificial intelligence. The Veldhoven-based company is benefiting from t...
Court upholds ban on US acquisition of DigiD manager
Court upholds ban on Kyndryl's acquisition of Solvinity
A Dutch court has upheld the decision to prohibit the acquisition of the IT company Solvinity by Kyndryl. The ruling prevents the proposed takeover from proceeding.
1650 euro penalty for solar panel owner refusing digital meter
The Dutch government has introduced a fine of 1,650 euros for solar panel owners who refuse to replace their traditional electricity meters with digital ones. These penalties will continue to increase...
Beware, as the holidays are a goldmine for bank fraudsters
ABN Amro warns that criminals are increasingly exploiting personal data shared online to commit bank fraud while people are on vacation. Research conducted among one thousand residents indicates that ...
Think tank report: solar energy provides quarter of EU electricity for the first time
According to the energy think tank Ember, solar energy accounted for a quarter of the total electricity production in the European Union for the first time in June. This milestone marks a significant ...
After 50 years, humans are flying to the moon again: 'Crew reflects today's society'
For the first time since 1972, astronauts have flown toward the moon as part of a mission reflecting modern societal changes. The current lunar program highlights international collaboration and a foc...
ACM also investigating Odido measures to protect customer data
The Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has launched an investigation into the measures taken by telecom provider Odido to protect customer personal data. The regulator is assessing whether the ...
See! Daniel creates AI video (with music) about Haarlem's unique history
Haarlem resident Daniel has created a modern AI-generated music video detailing the historical Siege of Haarlem. The project has gained significant popularity on Instagram for its unique approach to l...
AI characters harmful even when clearly fake: 'Comparison is a reflex'
The emergence of AI-generated characters like actress Tilly Norwood in feature films is raising concerns about its impact on beauty standards. Even when such characters are clearly identified as fake,...
Can AI help with saying goodbye to the deceased? Grief professor Lonneke investigates
Professor Lonneke Lenferink is conducting research into the use of artificial intelligence in grief therapy. Her study explores whether interacting with digital recreations of deceased loved ones thro...
Going on holiday by electric car is getting easier, but charging costs vary significantly
Electric vehicle travel has become increasingly accessible, allowing drivers to reach their destinations with fewer concerns about range. However, experts warn that significant variations in charging ...
Haroon Sheikh explored how Eindhoven and Amsterdam can benefit from each other (spoiler: a lot!)
Professor Haroon Sheikh has investigated the potential for greater collaboration between the technology sectors of Amsterdam and Eindhoven. Following a challenge from former ASML CEO Peter Wennink, th...
Watching the Tour de France at the campsite? Your TV app might just stop working
Vacationers trying to watch live television abroad often face restrictions when using TV apps on large screens outside of their home network. There is ongoing debate regarding whether these limitation...
Meta pulls controversial AI feature after days of criticism
Meta has withdrawn a new AI feature on Instagram after only a few days following widespread criticism regarding potential privacy violations. The tool allowed users to generate images based on the pho...
Screen time | If you want to read AI-generated texts, you have to go to LinkedIn
In his weekly tech column, reporter Rutger Otto observes that LinkedIn has become the primary platform for content generated by artificial intelligence. His findings confirm the growing prevalence of ...
Apple sues OpenAI and two former employees for stealing trade secrets
Apple has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging that the company stole confidential information. Additionally, Apple claims that two former employees misappropriated trade secrets for the benefit o...
More reports of stolen packages: Thieves just walk right into the hallway
Police reports indicate a 15% increase in package theft across Amsterdam over the first four months of the year, with a notable spike in the Oost district. Authorities and legal experts clarify that s...
Opinion: The problem with data centers is that Amsterdammers only get a say once the permits have already been granted
