At the start of 2026, Europe’s healthtech scene doesn’t slow down. January opens with a tight cluster of high-stakes events — where regulators, clinicians, and digital health leaders gather to confront what’s next. From cross-border data use to hospital-based AI, these meetings aren’t just about vision. They’re where priorities get negotiated.
Many workers fear artificial intelligence and see it as competition in the labor market. According to the latest MIT research, these concerns are not unfounded – they reflect a real problem already affecting tens of thousands of jobs. According to the study, which analyzed data from more than 800 occupations, AI systems are now advanced enough to perform a share of tasks classified as “routine cognitive” – such as preparing reports, processing data, checking documentation quality and overseeing simple workflows. Yet despite this potential, the pace of adoption remains much slower than media narratives about “mass automation” suggest. MIT estimates…
The European Parliament has adopted a resolution calling for a default restriction on access to social media, video platforms and AI chatbots for people under the age of 16 — with use allowed only with parental or guardian consent. The move follows growing concern about the negative impact of social media on children’s mental health.
Nvidia’s leadership is publicly dismissing analysts’ concerns that artificial intelligence is driving another speculative bubble. The company insists that demand for its chips is durable and rooted in real-world applications. At the same time, Nvidia’s stock price fell following reports that Meta is considering purchasing AI chips from Google.