Technology News in English
Latest technology headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
RTV Oost experiments with AI version of presenter: 'Curious about reactions'
Dutch broadcaster RTV Oost has launched an experiment using an AI-generated version of presenter Jaap-Erik Bijl. The digital avatar will feature in short explanatory videos across the station's websit...
ECB wants banks to create action plans against AI cyber threats
The European Central Bank is urging financial institutions to develop strategic action plans to counter the increasing cybersecurity risks posed by advanced AI systems. The regulator specifically high...
Brussels admits: new border control system not working everywhere
The European Commission has acknowledged that the new EES border control system is causing significant delays at various border crossings, particularly in busy airports. While specific locations were ...
NATO countries invest tens of billions in drone defense
NATO countries are investing 40 billion dollars over the next five years to improve drone defense systems. Secretary-General Mark Rutte announced the initiative in Ankara, citing the increasing freque...
Microsoft cuts 4,800 jobs in major Xbox reorganization
Microsoft is cutting approximately 4,800 jobs globally as the company shifts its investment focus toward artificial intelligence. The Xbox gaming division will be most significantly impacted, with rou...
Southeast Amsterdam to get mega data center: heavy user of power and drinking water, but with space for local startups
The 'toy brick' building is disappearing: cancer research center to be demolished
The iconic UMC cancer research building in Amsterdam, known as the 'blokkendoos', is being demolished following its closure in late 2024. The site will be repurposed to support the Zuidasdok project, ...
New nationwide power outage in Cuba, third in six months
Cuba is experiencing its third nationwide power outage in six months, according to the state electricity company UNE. The company is currently investigating the cause of the latest grid failure.
Controversial AI actress Tilly Norwood lands first film role
The Dutch-developed AI actress Tilly Norwood, created by Eline van der Velden, has been cast in the upcoming feature film Misaligned. The digital actress has frequently been the subject of controversy...
Tilburg power outage caused by faulty meter, not overload
Approximately 18,000 customers in the Tilburg region experienced a power outage on Sunday due to a faulty meter that incorrectly signaled an overload. As a precautionary measure, a medium-voltage subs...
Alexanderplein closed to traffic again after tram damages overhead lines
Alexanderplein in Amsterdam has been closed to traffic due to a broken tram overhead line that fell to the ground after being damaged by a tram's pantograph. As a result, several tram lines have had t...
Government did not want to buy Solvinity itself, company claims
Solvinity, the manager of the DigiD platform, approached the Dutch government with an offer to be acquired, but the government declined the proposal. Lawyers representing the company disclosed this in...
Dutch crypto entrepreneur (35) who was a victim of gang rape in Pakistan escaped after car crash
A 35-year-old Dutch crypto entrepreneur who traveled to Pakistan for business was kidnapped and gang-raped. She managed to escape after the vehicle carrying her and one of her attackers was involved i...
UN chief on AI: development faster than we can keep up
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has warned that artificial intelligence is developing at a pace that humanity cannot keep up with. He is calling for the implementation of international regulati...
Haarlemmermeer gives positive advice on new data center in Schiphol-Rijk: 'Height is significant in relation to homes, but acceptable'
The municipality of Haarlemmermeer has issued a positive recommendation for the construction of the AMS13 datacenter in Schiphol-Rijk. Local authorities approved the plan under specific conditions, su...
No trains between Amsterdam Central and Zaandam due to disruption
Power temporarily cut in Tilburg due to risk of overload
Approximately 18,000 customers in the Tilburg region experienced a brief power outage on Sunday morning. Grid operator Enexis intentionally shut down power to prevent the electricity network from beco...
The hole in an airplane window lets you look outside, but that’s not its only purpose
Aircraft windows feature a small hole that serves an essential role in cabin safety during flights. While it allows passengers to see outside, its primary function is to manage air pressure between th...
Pokémon Go turns ten, Charlotte (72) has already caught 209,036: 'I do it for the social connections and the exercise'
As the mobile game Pokémon Go celebrates its tenth anniversary, it has transitioned from a temporary craze into a lasting global community. Players like 72-year-old Charlotte continue to use the game...
Ronald’s Opel navigation system has been lost for over a year and a half
Ronald is facing persistent issues with his Opel navigation system, which has been malfunctioning for over eighteen months. Despite the promise of up-to-date map software for new vehicles, the owner r...
Actor who played Mark Zuckerberg no longer wants to be associated with him
Actor Jesse Eisenberg has stated that he no longer wishes to be associated with Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg. Eisenberg played the role of Zuckerberg in the 2010 film The Social Network during his career.
Opinion: Using data centers for the energy transition? We live in Amsterdam, not in the pipe dreams of Sam Altman or Jeff Bezos
'Aggressive' home battery sellers exploit fear of power shortages: 'Consumers are being blindsided'
Regulators at the ACM are reporting an increase in complaints regarding aggressive telemarketing tactics used to sell home batteries to Dutch consumers. Salespeople are allegedly exploiting fears of p...
Screen time | Let celebrities decide for themselves if they want to live on digitally
Tech reporter Rutger Otto explores the ethical debate surrounding the digital resurrection of deceased celebrities. He questions whether surviving relatives should have the authority to decide if a pu...
Police use VR headsets to practice stopping people based on behavior rather than ethnicity: Sometimes a colleague walks away angry or emotional
Report: Drones spotted at Dutch bases linked to Russian shadow fleet
A report by the International Institute for Strategic Studies suggests that drones spotted over Dutch military bases late last year were likely operated from Russian shadow fleet vessels in the North ...
BMW concerned about illegal 'bootleg' BMWs built in Russia
BMW has issued a warning regarding the unauthorized production of vehicles in Russia using abandoned parts and locally sourced materials. These so-called 'bootleg BMWs' are being assembled by former e...
Amsterdam tests self-driving cargo ship for the first time (but the captain remains responsible)
Tripadvisor AI tool 'forgets' negative reviews and praises hotels as flawless
Research by the British consumer organization Which? has found that Tripadvisor's AI tool often excludes negative hotel reviews in its automated summaries. This leads to misleading descriptions, where...
Cabinet invests 450 million euros in underground hydrogen storage
The Dutch cabinet is investing 450 million euros from the Climate Fund into the construction of underground hydrogen storage facilities. This initiative aims to support the transition to renewable ene...