AI Insights: AI News, Eyewitness Accounts NestAI Wins €100M Funding, Grows Defense AI Network With Nokia
Nov 21, 2025
NestAI has secured €100M to advance a defense AI network with Nokia, focusing on integrating cloud intelligence and secure transmissions. The initiative aims to enhance Finland's security given its borders with Russia and NATO obligations. Key projects include surveillance systems and encrypted models tailored for remote battlefield conditions. Investor enthusiasm is rising as countries heavily invest in military AI, suggesting a promising future for European defense initiatives.
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Europe Builds Sovereign Defense AI
- Nest AI raised €100M to build sovereign, secure foundation models for European defense and national security.
- Finland prioritizes offline, encrypted models to avoid dependence on US or Chinese tech and to protect sensitive battlefield data.
Google Employee Protests Over Defense Work
- Jaden recalls Google employees pressuring the company not to work with defense departments.
- He contrasts that with the view that companies should support national security when it directly affects their country.
Offline, Encrypted Models For Battlefield Use
- Finland wants AI that runs offline and encrypts end-to-end for remote bases and battlefield environments.
- This design prevents data from trickling back to Silicon Valley or other foreign tech hubs.