Hard Fork AI NestAI Grabs €100M, Boosts AI Defense Architecture With Nokia
Nov 21, 2025
NestAI has secured €100M to enhance its AI defense systems in collaboration with Nokia. This partnership aims to bolster communication resilience, crucial for military operations. Finland's move towards sovereign AI is driven by geopolitical tensions, especially its border with Russia. The discussion also covers the importance of edge AI for offline capabilities in remote locations. As the global military AI arms race intensifies, NestAI is at the forefront, developing advanced surveillance models and autonomous detection systems.
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Europe Builds Sovereign Defense AI
- Nest AI raised €100M to build sovereign defense-grade AI models for Europe.
- Jaeden Schafer says sovereign models reduce dependence on U.S. and Chinese tech and strengthen national security.
Tech Worker Protests Versus National Duty
- Jaeden Schafer references past tech-industry reluctance to work with defense, like Google employee protests.
- He contrasts that with national duty: companies should help their country's security when needed.
Offline, Encrypted Models For The Field
- Finland prioritizes secure, offline-capable AI because of its long border with Russia and NATO membership.
- Jaeden Schafer highlights offline, end-to-end encrypted models as critical for remote bases and battlefield resilience.