Technology News in English
Latest technology headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
US industry faces shortage of rare materials
The United States aviation and electronics industries are experiencing a growing shortage of rare materials necessary for manufacturing microchips and other components. Industry insiders report that t...
Elon Musk’s AI app makes Dutch Parliament perform Nazi salute in 10 seconds: ‘Holy crap’
An investigation has revealed that Elon Musk's AI tool, Grok, generates extremist and antisemitic content, including images of the Dutch House of Representatives performing the Nazi salute. Organizati...
Fasting for followers during #Ramadan
The author reflects on how Ramadan has shifted from a private, spiritual period of inner work to a more public display on social media. They argue that the fasting month should focus on reflection rat...
Public Prosecution Service investigates major cyberattack at Odido
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service has launched a criminal investigation into a major cyberattack on telecom provider Odido. The breach resulted in the theft of millions of customer records, though ...
Will Odido pay hackers not to share data? 'You can't do it right'
Telecom provider Odido has until Thursday to pay a ransom to the hacker group Shinyhunters to prevent the daily release of one million customer records. The company faces a difficult decision with no ...
Almost half of workers think AI will take over their jobs
Nearly half of workers believe that artificial intelligence could partially replace their current job responsibilities. Additionally, approximately 4 percent of the workforce expects that AI will even...
Households increasingly using air conditioning to heat their homes
An increasing number of households, particularly those with owner-occupied homes, are utilizing air conditioning units to heat their dwellings. This shift highlights a growing trend in alternative dom...
Millions of Dutch people on edge: what happens if hackers publish Odido customer data Thursday?
Cybercriminals who claimed responsibility for a hack on telecom provider Odido are threatening to publish the personal data of millions of Dutch customers this Thursday. The potential leak has caused ...
Dutch Safety Board investigates KLM collision at Schiphol
The Dutch Safety Board (OVV) and Air Traffic Control the Netherlands (LVNL) have initiated investigations following a collision between two KLM aircraft at Schiphol Airport. Both organizations are con...
TikTokers cycling through Amsterdam: ‘We don’t intentionally cycle faster to hit a tourist’
Three years in prison and psychiatric treatment for Haarlem man who posed as teenager for online grooming
A 34-year-old man from Haarlem has been sentenced to three years in prison and mandatory psychiatric treatment (TBS) for grooming and abusing minors online. For over a year, the individual posed as a ...
What’s recently towering over the skyline of North?
A massive wind turbine installation ship named the Windmover is currently docked at Damen Shiprepair in Amsterdam-Noord, featuring a 208-meter high crane that towers over the city skyline. The vessel ...
How the ‘Taylor Swift of tech’ built the world's largest public company with his AI chips
Nvidia has become the world's largest listed company due to its dominant role in producing chips essential for AI technologies like ChatGPT. Although it remains relatively unknown in the Netherlands, ...
Secretly removed: gaming giant Razer intervenes after outcry over popular headset
American gaming manufacturer Razer has suspended sales of its Kraken V3 headset due to reports of high concentrations of potentially harmful substances. The product page has been removed from the comp...
Municipalities call AI voting aid Keus a dangerous experiment
The AI-powered voting aid Keus has been taken offline following criticism from the Association of Netherlands Municipalities (VNG). The VNG described the tool as a dangerous experiment that could pote...
Fire in garbage trucks? Batteries dumped in household waste often the cause
Fires in garbage trucks are frequently caused by batteries and accumulators improperly disposed of in household waste, according to Dutch waste processor HVC. Recent incidents in Heemskerk and Egmond-...
Furious creator pulls AI voting guide offline after backlash in Haarlem and Leiden: ‘Step on a Lego brick’
Mark Keus has taken his AI-generated voting guide, Keus.nl, offline following backlash and threats. The decision came after city councils in Haarlem and Leiden expressed serious concerns about the too...
Reddit fined millions for violating children's privacy
The British privacy regulator has fined Reddit 14.47 million pounds, or approximately 18 million euros, for violating children's privacy rules. The decision was announced on Tuesday, following a deter...
Police stop using crime prediction algorithm
The Dutch police discontinued the use of the Crime Anticipation System (CAS) in December, a predictive algorithm designed to forecast crime risks. The move follows long-standing criticism from the Cou...
Dutch Central Bank takes extra measures against cyberattacks
De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) is implementing additional measures to protect the Dutch financial system from hybrid threats, such as cyberattacks and logistical chain disruptions. These steps are intend...
Shell and Eneco ignored advice to protect birds at wind farm
Shell and Eneco ignored recommendations from the Dutch Minister of Climate and Green Growth to shut down offshore wind turbines for 36 hours last autumn to protect migrating birds. The energy companie...
Bitcoin heading for worst month since 2022
Bitcoin's value continued to decline on Tuesday, putting the cryptocurrency on track for its worst monthly performance since 2022. This drop reflects a significant downturn in the crypto market simila...
Bitcoin heading for biggest loss in years
Bitcoin is experiencing its worst monthly performance since June 2022, with the price dropping to approximately $63,200 on Tuesday. Market analysts attribute the significant decline to uncertainty and...
Hackers extort Odido after data leak: one million euro ransom
The hacking group Shinyhunters is demanding more than one million euros in ransom from Dutch telecom provider Odido following a data breach. The group has threatened to publish the stolen data if the ...
Free security package for Odido customers after data breach
Odido is offering its customers a free two-year security package following a significant data leak that occurred nearly two weeks ago. While it remains uncertain if affected customers will receive mon...
Refugee Olha Arkusha builds future in Wormer: ‘Wherever I end up, I will find my way’
Olha Arkusha, a Ukrainian refugee living in Wormer, is establishing a business providing software courses to other Ukrainians. Despite current financial challenges, she remains optimistic about her co...
Netherlands again considers social media ban for youth
The Dutch government is reconsidering a potential ban on social media for children under the age of 15. Although the proposal was previously dismissed, shifting attitudes have placed the possibility b...
David Foster Wallace’s fear of addiction to mindless entertainment seems made for this era
Haarlem politicians reject 'democracy-undermining' AI voting guide: 'Voters, do not use it!'
Political parties in Haarlem are warning citizens against using Keus.nl, an AI-generated voting guide, due to inaccuracies and fabricated party positions. Local politicians claim the tool undermines d...
Dutch Consumer Association warns of headphones with harmful substances
The Dutch Consumer Association is warning consumers about headphones found to contain excessive levels of harmful substances, such as Bisphenol A. These chemicals can enter the body and potentially we...