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Elena Rostova
Technology & AI Editor

Elena Rostova

Elena Rostova covers artificial intelligence breakthroughs, ethics, and geopolitical tech regulations from Brussels. Formerly of Reuters Tech Desk and Wired Europe.

Latest by Elena

6 pieces
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Artificial Intelligence

Sovereign AI Strategies Reshape Industrial Policy

Nation-states rush to build regional model weights, citing cultural alignment and national security protocols.

European and Asian governments are subsidizing localized LLM training to prevent total dependence on Western corporate monopolies.

Jun 14, 2026·1 min read
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Leadership

Boardrooms Turn to Technical Founders for Strategic Direction

Enterprise software and manufacturing firms appoint engineering executives as CEOs to navigate complexity.

A new wave of corporate appointments shows that major boards now prioritize deep technical understanding over traditional administrative backgrounds.

Jun 14, 2026·1 min read
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Finance

Financial Institutions Reassess AI Governance

Global banks establish audit frameworks to verify model logic in automated lending and trading architectures.

Fearing regulatory compliance enforcement, major banks are building model-verification teams to inspect algorithmic decisions.

Jun 14, 2026·1 min read
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Artificial Intelligence

The Geopolitics of Sovereign AI Models

Nation-states rush to build regional model weights, citing cultural alignment and national security protocols.

European and Asian governments are subsidizing localized LLM training to prevent total dependence on Western corporate monopolies.

Jun 12, 2026·1 min read
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Technology

Quantum Encryption Standardized by Security Bureau

New cryptographic algorithms are recommended to protect critical network infrastructure against future quantum threats.

Security bureaus have finalized the first set of post-quantum cryptographic standards, initiating a global migration for corporate data systems.

Jun 11, 2026·1 min read
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Innovation

Solid-State Battery Tech Reaches Manufacturing Scale

Pilot manufacturing lines report stable yield rates, promising faster charging and higher energy density for next-generation electric vehicles.

A leading energy consortium has demonstrated scale production of ceramic-based solid-state batteries, bypassing previous durability constraints.

Jun 11, 2026·1 min read