Niklas Fagerström
@niklasf.bsky.social
Reporter at the public broadcaster YLE in Finland, specializing in science, health and technology. City, University of London graduate.
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Excellent piece by @patrickwintour.bsky.social . "Europe has vowed to get its act together so often. Inertia, not Russia, may have become its own worst enemy". Failure of EU-UK talks on including the UK in SAFE programme of European defence procurement shows Europeans still don't realise danger.
The week Europe realised it stands alone against Russian expansionism
The week Europe realised it stands alone against Russian expansionism
Washington’s Putin-appeasing plan for peace in Ukraine has failed, but many heard death knell sounded for European reliance on US protection
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November 29, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Excellent piece by @patrickwintour.bsky.social . "Europe has vowed to get its act together so often. Inertia, not Russia, may have become its own worst enemy". Failure of EU-UK talks on including the UK in SAFE programme of European defence procurement shows Europeans still don't realise danger.
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"By dangling multibillion-dollar rare-earth and energy deals, Moscow could reshape the economic map of Europe—while driving a wedge between America and its traditional allies"
Read this excellent @wsj.com account of the business deals behind the "peace"negotiations
www.wsj.com/world/russia...
Read this excellent @wsj.com account of the business deals behind the "peace"negotiations
www.wsj.com/world/russia...
Make Money Not War: Trump’s Real Plan for Peace in Ukraine
The Kremlin pitched the White House on peace through business. To Europe’s dismay, the president and his envoy are on board.
www.wsj.com
November 29, 2025 at 5:33 AM
"By dangling multibillion-dollar rare-earth and energy deals, Moscow could reshape the economic map of Europe—while driving a wedge between America and its traditional allies"
Read this excellent @wsj.com account of the business deals behind the "peace"negotiations
www.wsj.com/world/russia...
Read this excellent @wsj.com account of the business deals behind the "peace"negotiations
www.wsj.com/world/russia...
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"imposing lockdown a week earlier could have saved 23,000 lives in the first wave in England"
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Covid inquiry live updates: UK did 'too little, too late', leading to thousands more Covid deaths, says inquiry
The inquiry says an earlier lockdown could have saved 23,000 lives in the first wave in England - and lockdown could have been avoided altogether with earlier interventions.
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November 20, 2025 at 4:48 PM
"imposing lockdown a week earlier could have saved 23,000 lives in the first wave in England"
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Quick thread on the BBC and the political and societal significance of recent developments:
One of the main reasons the UK has historically been so much less polarised than the US, is that Britain has a shared source of information, consumed and trusted by most people regardless of their politics.
One of the main reasons the UK has historically been so much less polarised than the US, is that Britain has a shared source of information, consumed and trusted by most people regardless of their politics.
November 10, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Quick thread on the BBC and the political and societal significance of recent developments:
One of the main reasons the UK has historically been so much less polarised than the US, is that Britain has a shared source of information, consumed and trusted by most people regardless of their politics.
One of the main reasons the UK has historically been so much less polarised than the US, is that Britain has a shared source of information, consumed and trusted by most people regardless of their politics.
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In response to some of the comments:
If you agree with *all* the reporting of a news organisation that is both independent *and* non-partisan, then it's very unlikely to be independent and non-partisan.
This is true regardless of your politics.
Agreeing with all its reporting is the wrong test
If you agree with *all* the reporting of a news organisation that is both independent *and* non-partisan, then it's very unlikely to be independent and non-partisan.
This is true regardless of your politics.
Agreeing with all its reporting is the wrong test
Information underpins democracy and the BBC is a key part of that.
We need to protect our institutions
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We need to protect our institutions
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Information underpins Democracy – why the BBC must be defended
Recent events at the BBC have wide-reaching implications for our democracy - and the sooner we realise it, the better
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November 11, 2025 at 10:18 AM
In response to some of the comments:
If you agree with *all* the reporting of a news organisation that is both independent *and* non-partisan, then it's very unlikely to be independent and non-partisan.
This is true regardless of your politics.
Agreeing with all its reporting is the wrong test
If you agree with *all* the reporting of a news organisation that is both independent *and* non-partisan, then it's very unlikely to be independent and non-partisan.
This is true regardless of your politics.
Agreeing with all its reporting is the wrong test
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YouTube now lets mobile users set a customizable daily limit to restrict how long they can scroll Shorts feeds; the limit notifications are dismissible (Jess Weatherbed/The Verge)
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October 22, 2025 at 1:10 PM
YouTube now lets mobile users set a customizable daily limit to restrict how long they can scroll Shorts feeds; the limit notifications are dismissible (Jess Weatherbed/The Verge)
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New WHO report finds 1 in 6 bacterial infections were resistant to antibiotic treatments.
Data from over 100 countries warns that rising resistance to essential antibiotics poses a growing threat to global health.
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Data from over 100 countries warns that rising resistance to essential antibiotics poses a growing threat to global health.
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October 14, 2025 at 6:19 AM
New WHO report finds 1 in 6 bacterial infections were resistant to antibiotic treatments.
Data from over 100 countries warns that rising resistance to essential antibiotics poses a growing threat to global health.
Read more 👉bit.ly/438Ta1u
Data from over 100 countries warns that rising resistance to essential antibiotics poses a growing threat to global health.
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My latest is on Sora's AI and why we should care about stolen art
For more, follow:
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For more, follow:
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+ www.instagram.com/bydrewharwell
October 3, 2025 at 3:25 PM
My latest is on Sora's AI and why we should care about stolen art
For more, follow:
+ www.tiktok.com/@drewharwell
+ www.instagram.com/bydrewharwell
For more, follow:
+ www.tiktok.com/@drewharwell
+ www.instagram.com/bydrewharwell
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I tested Sora's AI video "guardrails" and I'm honestly shocked how much OpenAI allows. Really, really bad
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October 2, 2025 at 6:14 PM
I tested Sora's AI video "guardrails" and I'm honestly shocked how much OpenAI allows. Really, really bad
www.tiktok.com/@drewharwell
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Ristiriitaiselta näyttävät selvitykset suojaosien poiston vaikutuksesta antavat tarkemmassa tarkastelussa yhtenäisen viestin: suojaosien poisto selvästi vähentää työttömyysturvaa saavien osa-aikaista työntekoa.
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Selvitysten viesti selvä: Suojaosilla ollut merkittävä kannustinvaikutus työntekoon | MustRead
Ristiriitaiselta näyttävät selvitykset suojaosien poiston vaikutuksesta antavat tarkemmassa tarkastelussa yhtenäisen viestin: suojaosien poisto selvästi vähentää työttömyysturvaa saavien osa-aikaista…
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September 15, 2025 at 4:56 AM
Ristiriitaiselta näyttävät selvitykset suojaosien poiston vaikutuksesta antavat tarkemmassa tarkastelussa yhtenäisen viestin: suojaosien poisto selvästi vähentää työttömyysturvaa saavien osa-aikaista työntekoa.
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Tanska ajaa EU-asetusta, joka määräisi viestipalvelut seulomaan tavallisten ihmisten viestejä
Tanska ajaa EU-asetusta, joka määräisi viestipalvelut seulomaan tavallisten ihmisten viestejä
Tanska haluaa myöntää viranomaisille mahdollisuuden seurata yksityishenkilöiden viestejä. Maa puolustaa kiistanalaista esitystään Ylelle antamassaan vastauksessa.
yle.fi
September 12, 2025 at 3:35 AM
Tanska ajaa EU-asetusta, joka määräisi viestipalvelut seulomaan tavallisten ihmisten viestejä
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Skydda Wikipedia med alla medel. Det är inte mindre än otroligt att Wikipedia är vad det är och fortfarande finns.
The world’s largest encyclopedia became the factual foundation of the web, but now it’s under attack.
Read more from @joshdzieza.bsky.social: www.theverge.com/cs/features/...
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September 4, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Skydda Wikipedia med alla medel. Det är inte mindre än otroligt att Wikipedia är vad det är och fortfarande finns.
AI Chatbots Can Be Just as Gullible as Humans, Researchers Find www.bloomberg.com/news/newslet...
AI Chatbots Can Be Just as Gullible as Humans, Researchers Find
AI chatbots can be manipulated much in the same way that people can, according to researchers. But first…
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August 30, 2025 at 1:47 PM
AI Chatbots Can Be Just as Gullible as Humans, Researchers Find www.bloomberg.com/news/newslet...
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This is exactly how outlets should respond to corporate PR stonewalling (from this story: www.theverge.com/microsoft/76...)
August 29, 2025 at 6:10 PM
This is exactly how outlets should respond to corporate PR stonewalling (from this story: www.theverge.com/microsoft/76...)
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Palkansaajien ostovoima jatkoi kasvuaan vuoden 2. neljänneksellä. Inflaatiopiikin aiheuttamaa kuoppaa ei olla vielä kurottu umpeen, mutta suunta on hyvä.
August 29, 2025 at 5:04 AM
Palkansaajien ostovoima jatkoi kasvuaan vuoden 2. neljänneksellä. Inflaatiopiikin aiheuttamaa kuoppaa ei olla vielä kurottu umpeen, mutta suunta on hyvä.
A Teen Was Suicidal. ChatGPT Was the Friend He Confided In. www.nytimes.com/2025/08/26/t...
A Teen Was Suicidal. ChatGPT Was the Friend He Confided In.
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August 29, 2025 at 5:04 AM
A Teen Was Suicidal. ChatGPT Was the Friend He Confided In. www.nytimes.com/2025/08/26/t...
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“We’re witnessing the normalisation of conquest as a negotiable business proposition.” 7thin.gs/p/ukraine-pe...
The Uncomfortable Economics of Making Peace in Ukraine
When corporations become diplomats, whose interests are really being served?
7thin.gs
August 28, 2025 at 8:29 AM
“We’re witnessing the normalisation of conquest as a negotiable business proposition.” 7thin.gs/p/ukraine-pe...
AI hör till skolvardagen i Norden men alla lärare tror inte det gynnar elever på sikt yle.fi/a/7-10083287
AI hör till skolvardagen i Norden men alla lärare tror inte det gynnar elever på sikt
En ny utredning visar att generativ artificiell intelligens är i allmänt bruk i skolor och läroanstalter i Norden.
yle.fi
August 28, 2025 at 7:33 AM
AI hör till skolvardagen i Norden men alla lärare tror inte det gynnar elever på sikt yle.fi/a/7-10083287
"On mahdollista, että syntyy syvä osaamiskuilu niiden välille, jotka osaavat ja haluavat käyttää tekoälyä ja niiden, jotka eivät puolestaan ole omaksuneet tekoälyn hyödyntämistä työssään." www.hs.fi/alueet/art-2...
Työelämä | Noora Haapala käyttää tekoälyä niin hyvin, että tekee osan kollegoidenkin töistä
Tekoälyn käyttäjien sekä uuden teknologian välttelijöiden välille voi syntyä osaamiskuilu.
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August 26, 2025 at 7:42 AM
"On mahdollista, että syntyy syvä osaamiskuilu niiden välille, jotka osaavat ja haluavat käyttää tekoälyä ja niiden, jotka eivät puolestaan ole omaksuneet tekoälyn hyödyntämistä työssään." www.hs.fi/alueet/art-2...
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August 21, 2025 at 11:45 AM
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Väitöskirjan arviointihommia lahden taakse. Hyödyllistä. Löytyi se tieteellinen todiste biohajoavien muovibiojätepussien petollisuudesta.
Muovi mikä muovi. Ei pitäisi maahan palauttaa minkään kompostin muodossa. Jo tämän ed. mennyt äitikin opetti. Paperipussiin biojäte ☝️
Muovi mikä muovi. Ei pitäisi maahan palauttaa minkään kompostin muodossa. Jo tämän ed. mennyt äitikin opetti. Paperipussiin biojäte ☝️
August 19, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Väitöskirjan arviointihommia lahden taakse. Hyödyllistä. Löytyi se tieteellinen todiste biohajoavien muovibiojätepussien petollisuudesta.
Muovi mikä muovi. Ei pitäisi maahan palauttaa minkään kompostin muodossa. Jo tämän ed. mennyt äitikin opetti. Paperipussiin biojäte ☝️
Muovi mikä muovi. Ei pitäisi maahan palauttaa minkään kompostin muodossa. Jo tämän ed. mennyt äitikin opetti. Paperipussiin biojäte ☝️
Helsingin Sanomat karsi klikkiotsikot, mitä seuraavaksi? www.hs.fi/paakirjoituk...
Kolumni | Helsingin Sanomat karsi klikkiotsikot, mitä seuraavaksi?
Helsingin Sanomien toimitus keskittyy jatkossa yhteiskunnallisen uutiskerronnan koventamiseen ja omaan uutishankintaan.
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August 17, 2025 at 6:53 AM
Helsingin Sanomat karsi klikkiotsikot, mitä seuraavaksi? www.hs.fi/paakirjoituk...
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For anyone sneering at this, read the Reuters Digital News Report
39% of UK consumers now say they get their news from social media, while TV and print continue to decline
reutersinstitute.politics.ox.ac.uk/digital-news...
39% of UK consumers now say they get their news from social media, while TV and print continue to decline
reutersinstitute.politics.ox.ac.uk/digital-news...
July 30, 2025 at 6:27 AM
For anyone sneering at this, read the Reuters Digital News Report
39% of UK consumers now say they get their news from social media, while TV and print continue to decline
reutersinstitute.politics.ox.ac.uk/digital-news...
39% of UK consumers now say they get their news from social media, while TV and print continue to decline
reutersinstitute.politics.ox.ac.uk/digital-news...
Study finds smartphone bans in Dutch schools improved focus www.reuters.com/technology/s...
Study finds smartphone bans in Dutch schools improved focus
A ban on mobile phones and other electronic devices in Dutch schools has improved focus among students, a study commissioned by the Dutch government found.
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July 5, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Study finds smartphone bans in Dutch schools improved focus www.reuters.com/technology/s...
First celestial image unveiled from revolutionary telescope www.bbc.com/news/article...
Vera Rubin: First celestial image from revolutionary telescope
The telescope should detect killer asteroids and may even find the ninth planet in our solar system.
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June 23, 2025 at 8:40 AM
First celestial image unveiled from revolutionary telescope www.bbc.com/news/article...