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markets financeApr 18, 2026
Beyond the Hype: Why AI''s Drug Discovery Speed Hasn''t Cured Alzheimer''s
While AI can screen millions of molecules daily, accelerating the initial
By Sophie Laurent8 min read

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