AI Breakdown NestAI Gains €100M, Teams With Nokia for Autonomous Defense AI
Nov 21, 2025
NestAI has secured €100M and formed a strategic alliance with Nokia to advance autonomous defense systems. The focus is on semi-automated decision engines that promise enhanced accuracy in defense operations. Finland's emphasis on sovereign AI stems from its geopolitical situation with Russia and NATO strings. Nokia's trusted infrastructure is key to these advancements. The discussion reveals a global arms race in military AI and predicts an increase in sovereign models and surveillance systems across Europe.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Tech Resistance To Defense Work
- Jaeden recalls past tech-industry resistance to defense work, noting Google employee protests as an example.
- He argues national security work is a reasonable responsibility for companies based in their home countries.
Sovereign AI For National Survival
- Nest AI is building sovereign, secure foundation models for European defense to avoid reliance on US or Chinese tech.
- Finland prioritizes offline, encrypted models that can run at remote bases and in battlefield conditions.
Geography Drives Rapid Modernization
- Finland moved quickly because of its border with Russia and recent NATO accession, accelerating defense modernization.
- Real-world events like the Ukraine war make sovereign AI a strategic priority rather than optional policy.