
Elon Musk vs EU: A €120M clash over digital rules. Who controls the internet—billionaires or democracies?

Our DATA+ expert, Elcke Vels, explores AI, cyber security, and Dutch innovation. Her "What if..." column imagines bold scenarios beyond the norm.

Elon Musk vs EU: A €120M clash over digital rules. Who controls the internet—billionaires or democracies?

What are your digital resolutions for 2026? We've listed three of them below.
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The emergence of brain implants and humanoid robots demonstrates that humans and machines are working together more closely than before.
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From noise to reliability: the future of quantum technology.
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Experts predict that by 2026, fixed internet without cables will become increasingly common and there will be a battle for the 6 GHz band.
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In the Tech Trends 2026 report, experts outline a number of new ways of computing.
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Experts predict: the European Union will strengthen its digital sovereignty in the cloud sector by 2026.

If the Netherlands wants to maintain its leading position in optics and photonics, we need to be careful: Asia is catching up fast.
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In the podcast series “The story behind the story,” our editors look back on stories they wrote in 2025.
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In the podcast series “The story behind the story,” our editors look back on stories they wrote in 2025.

In the series Open Letter, we highlight cases in which experts urge the government to take action.
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In the podcast series “The story behind the story,” our editors look back on stories they wrote in 2025.