CogniCurrent Icon

COGNICURRENT

A compact global news feed for the bigger picture.

Regions
Topics
Saved views:
Save your current filters to revisit or share.
49 stories
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

REPORT: The World Has Changed: Estonians in Silicon Valley Amid the AI Revolution

Estonian technology professionals in Silicon Valley are adapting to the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on their roles and the future of their language.

Mar 19 • 16:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

RAIDO SAAR ⟩ An Ideal Tool for Evil Forces: The RAB Doesn't Just Target Financial Documents, It's a Map of a Person's Life

Raido Saar highlights the dangers of the Estonian Financial Intelligence Unit's (RAB) practices in tracking people's banking details during a speech before the finance committee.

Mar 18 • 18:14 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

YEARBOOK: Prosecutor's Office: Russia uses manipulation and threats to recruit people for intelligence operations

The Estonian Prosecutor's Office reports that Russia is conducting influence operations in Estonia, seeking to intimidate the public and incite social tensions.

Mar 18 • 08:16 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

NARENDRA MODI ⟩ Message from the Prime Minister of India to Estonian readers: Come develop and take the world forward

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi encourages global collaboration and development in a message to Estonian readers.

Mar 16 • 12:29 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Jan Willemson: unanswered questions about artificial intelligence and education

Jan Willemson raises critical questions regarding the implementation of artificial intelligence in Estonian education, emphasizing the need for clearer guidance and ethical considerations.

Mar 16 • 11:24 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Life & Tech

REVIEW ⟩ Galaxy S26 Ultra: privacy screen and AI help maintain the throne

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra features a new privacy screen and an AI capable of understanding Estonian language, enhancing user experience while trying to balance intelligence and privacy.

Mar 15 • 15:08 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Tavast: language does not exist, words mean nothing and this is a place of joy

In an interview, Arvi Tavast discusses the essence of language and the role of artificial intelligence in relation to the Estonian language, emphasizing the need to celebrate rather than worry.

Mar 14 • 10:02 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Siret Laasner: Is artificial intelligence the Trojan horse of the Estonian language?

Siret Laasner discusses the impact of artificial intelligence on the Estonian language, likening it to a Trojan horse that subtly alters linguistic expression.

Mar 14 • 09:53 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Harno investigates whether artificial intelligence could be partially used in the assessment of e-exams

Harno is exploring the potential use of artificial intelligence in the assessment of Estonian language e-exams and level tests.

Mar 12 • 02:50 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

The Estonian renewable energy company «Sunly» plans to build the largest data center in the Baltics; total investments – 1.7 billion euros

The Estonian company Sunly is set to construct the Baltics' largest data center in Risti, which will consume 180 megawatts of electricity and create over 150 jobs.

Mar 11 • 07:13 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Michal: In the future, a better life is possible than today

Prime Minister Kristen Michal emphasizes the potential of artificial intelligence to enhance Estonia's competitiveness and drive future prosperity.

Mar 10 • 19:37 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Court ruling regarding account statements does not initially change banks' practices

Estonian banks, including SEB, have confirmed that they will not change their practices in response to a recent court ruling concerning the Financial Intelligence Unit's ability to request client account statements without sufficient legal basis.

Mar 10 • 13:37 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Life & Tech

Estonian IT specialist connected artificial intelligence to a 40-year-old computer - see the results

An Estonian IT specialist successfully connected artificial intelligence to a vintage 1986 IBM XT 286, demonstrating that AI can revive very old computing systems.

Mar 10 • 11:27 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

AK. Week examined what artificial intelligence understands about the Estonian language and culture

A recent investigation by ERR's Novaator highlighted that major AI language models lack an understanding of the nuances of the Estonian language and culture, raising concerns about copyright and data protection.

Mar 8 • 19:30 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

What AI understands about the Estonian language and culture

A recent experiment by ERR's Novaator revealed that major language models struggle to grasp the nuances of the Estonian language, raising concerns about data sharing and copyright.

Mar 8 • 19:30 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

From Gymnasium to Silicon Valley: DoBu Founder Rasmus Merirand Grabs the Attention of Major Real Estate Developers in America

Estonian entrepreneur Rasmus Merirand's startup DoBu has launched an AI-based home management platform, gaining interest from major players in the U.S. real estate market.

Mar 2 • 15:16 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Doctors: artificial intelligence is already saving lives in Estonia

Estonian hospitals are increasingly using artificial intelligence to assist in critical medical treatments, enhancing efficiency and potentially saving lives.

Feb 27 • 11:47 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
World

The Defense Forces' Intelligence Center: The battlefield in Ukraine is more dangerous than ever before

Estonian Defense Forces' Intelligence Center reports that the battlefield in Ukraine has become unprecedentedly dangerous, primarily due to the overwhelming presence of drones.

Feb 27 • 10:57 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
World

Kiviselg: Communication Restrictions Have Made the Situation of Russian Forces More Difficult

Estonian military intelligence chief Colonel Ants Kiviselg stated that restrictions on communication, particularly by SpaceX's Starlink and the Russian government's limit on Telegram usage, have negatively impacted Russian military operations in Ukraine.

Feb 20 • 10:52 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Live at 12: press conference on the developments at the front lines of the war in Ukraine

A press conference will be held at noon to discuss the state of affairs regarding Russia's aggression in Ukraine, led by Colonel Ants Kiviselg of the Defense Forces Intelligence Center.

Feb 20 • 07:21 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Meelis Oidsalu: The Estonian Foreign Intelligence Service's reassuring tone does not match Russia's military preparations

The Estonian Foreign Intelligence Service's recent security report suggests that Russia is able to enhance its military capabilities while remaining engaged in the conflict in Ukraine, contradicting the narrative that President Putin is exhausting his resources in Ukraine.

Feb 16 • 18:05 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

"Russia is not prepared." An analyst from Estonian intelligence describes the Kremlin's greatest fears

Estonian intelligence analyst Andres Vosman highlights the Kremlin's fears of returning radicalized soldiers and the societal anxiety in Russia amid ongoing war and economic stagnation.

Feb 16 • 18:02 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Scientists: it is possible to assess the mother tongue final exams with artificial intelligence

Researchers are exploring the possibility of using artificial intelligence to assess Estonia's mother language final exams, with findings showing AI can provide similar grades to human evaluators.

Feb 15 • 06:53 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

The Defense Forces ordered a study on the cooperation between Russia and China from semioticians in Tartu

The Estonian Defense Forces commissioned a three-year study from Tartu semioticians to analyze the strategic partnership between Russia and China and the role of artificial intelligence in information warfare.

Feb 14 • 07:33 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

World News Filter: Russia Will Not Invade Any NATO Country This Year, Says Estonian Intelligence

Estonian intelligence reports that Russia is not expected to invade any NATO countries this year, focusing instead on the ongoing war in Ukraine and its implications for European security.

Feb 13 • 08:16 UTC
🇷🇺 The Moscow Times
National & Local

Estonia Deports Russian Man Accused of Planning to Spy for Moscow

Estonian authorities have deported a Russian man accused of intending to gather intelligence on behalf of Moscow, amid rising tensions in the region.

Feb 12 • 14:50 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Estonian foreign intelligence: Russia's line towards the West has changed

According to Estonia's foreign intelligence service, Russia is pretending to be willing to negotiate peace in Ukraine while maintaining hostile views towards the West, particularly the U.S.

Feb 11 • 19:11 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
National & Local

Moscow does not plan to attack NATO – Estonian intelligence

Estonian intelligence reports that Moscow poses no threat to NATO, particularly highlighting that Russia is not expected to launch an attack in the coming years.

Feb 11 • 17:19 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Human Nature Turned Social Media Intended for Robots into a Cheap Farce

The article discusses how human interactions have derailed a social media platform designed for AI and robots, leading to plans for humanity's enslavement.

Feb 11 • 08:30 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

Estonian Intelligence: Crime in the Russian Army Poses Threat to Neighboring Countries

The criminal activities stemming from the Russian military pose a significant threat to both Russian society and neighboring countries, as reported by Estonian intelligence.

Feb 11 • 06:29 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
World

Russia ramps up shell production in preparation for next war – Estonian intelligence

Estonian intelligence reports that Russia has significantly increased its ammunition production, suggesting preparations for potential conflicts beyond Ukraine.

Feb 11 • 04:44 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Estonian Intelligence Chief: Russia Will Not Attack NATO Currently but Plans to Reinforce its Forces

The Estonian intelligence chief states that Russia will not attack NATO in the near future but is planning to significantly increase its military presence along NATO's eastern flank.

Feb 10 • 16:44 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

Estonian Intelligence: The Bottom of the Russian 'Food Chain' Knows What's Really Going On

Estonian Foreign Intelligence Service head Kaupo Rosin claims Russia is stalling negotiations with Washington without genuine collaboration.

Feb 10 • 15:42 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Russia has increased artillery shell production 17 times since the onset of war

Russia has significantly ramped up its artillery shell production, increasing it by over 17 times since the beginning of the war, according to the Estonian Foreign Intelligence Service.

Feb 10 • 13:07 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Russia does not plan to attack NATO in the near future, considers the Estonian intelligence service

The Estonian Foreign Intelligence Service reports that while Russia poses a threat, there are no current plans for an immediate attack on NATO member states.

Feb 10 • 11:52 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

There is no reason to panic, the Russians will not attack NATO this year, says Estonian intelligence

Estonian intelligence asserts that there is no imminent threat of a Russian attack on NATO in the current year.

Feb 10 • 11:48 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Head of Estonian Intelligence: Russia thinks it can outsmart the US in Ukraine peace talks

The head of the Estonian Foreign Intelligence Service, Kaupo Rosin, states that Russia believes it can gain time in negotiations with the United States regarding Ukraine, indicating no genuine willingness to collaborate meaningfully with the US.

Feb 10 • 11:35 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Estonian intelligence agency says Russia will not attack NATO countries this year

The Estonian intelligence agency reports that Russia has no plans to attack NATO countries this year or the next, emphasizing a focus on rebuilding armed forces in response to European rearmament.

Feb 10 • 10:36 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Read in full: the fresh threat assessment by the Foreign Intelligence Service

The Estonian Foreign Intelligence Service released its 11th public threat assessment, focusing on external security threats to Estonia.

Feb 10 • 09:01 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

According to Estonian Foreign Intelligence, Russia does not plan to attack NATO this year

Estonian Foreign Intelligence Chief Kaupo Rosin stated that Russia has no plans to militarily attack Estonia or any other NATO country this year.

Feb 10 • 09:00 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Estonian Foreign Intelligence: Russia is Building a Huge Drone Army

Estonia's foreign intelligence service reports that Russia is forming massive drone units across all branches of its military to enhance combat and support operations.

Feb 10 • 09:00 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Rosin: Russia currently has no intention to attack Estonia

Director Kaupo Rosin of the Estonian Foreign Intelligence Service stated that Russia does not plan to attack Estonia in the near future, despite ongoing military aggression in Ukraine.

Feb 10 • 09:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Estonia must be ready to repel drones across its entire territory in the event of a conflict

The Estonian Foreign Intelligence Service warns that Estonia needs to be prepared to counter the threat of mass drone units that Russia is developing as part of its military reform.

Feb 10 • 09:00 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Estonian youth increasingly see artificial intelligence as a friend

A recent study reveals that Estonian youth view artificial intelligence not just as a learning tool but also as a communication partner.

Feb 10 • 04:42 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The book that teaches how to protect your brain in the age of artificial intelligence tops the sales chart

Jaan Aru's book 'The Freedom of the Brain' leads the sales charts, focusing on how to protect human intelligence in the era of artificial intelligence.

Feb 9 • 13:29 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Crime & Justice

Interior Minister Taro on the detention of the ship: therefore, there was sufficiently good information as part of international cooperation

Estonian authorities successfully boarded and took control of a vessel suspected of smuggling, thanks to intelligence shared through international cooperation, as stated by Interior Minister Igor Taro.

Feb 3 • 20:17 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
World

Russian army's advance has slowed at start of year – Estonian Intelligence

According to Estonian Intelligence, the Russian military's progress in Ukraine has slowed in early 2026, despite increased attacks on energy infrastructure.

Jan 16 • 15:15 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
World

Estonian intelligence: Ukrainian airstrikes are becoming increasingly painful for Russia

Estonian intelligence reports that Ukrainian airstrikes are increasingly successful and causing significant damage to Russian targets.

Jan 9 • 18:19 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
World

Head of Estonian Intelligence: Russia does not plan an attack on NATO

The head of Estonia's intelligence service stated that there are currently no signs of Russia planning to attack any of the Baltic states or NATO more broadly.

Dec 29 • 13:57 UTC

Story in context

Loading Intelligence...

📡

Select a report from the feed to view analysis and related coverage.