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Lars is a Stockholm-based correspondent specialising in Nordic and Baltic innovation. He has followed the rise of the Scandinavian startup scene since its early days, with a particular focus on cleantech, hardware and deep tech ventures emerging from Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Norway and the Baltic states.

Veriff Research Reveals Americans Struggle to Detect Deepfakes, Exposing Identity Verification Vulnerabilities

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Veriff conducted a survey with Kantar among 3,000 respondents in the US, UK, and Brazil revealing that Americans score only 0.07 on a deepfake detection scale (where 0 represents random guessing). The research shows only 63% of US adults are familiar with deepfakes compared to 74% in the UK and 67% in Brazil. Approximately 7% of users are overconfident in their ability to detect deepfakes while remaining inaccurate, creating a significant fraud vulnerability. The research emphasizes the need for automated, AI-powered identity verification systems rather than relying on human visual inspection alone.

Norwegian Imaging Startup Muybridge Secures $16 Million Series A to Expand Software-Defined Camera Platform

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Norwegian imaging technology company Muybridge raised $16 million in Series A funding led by Investinor, Fairpoint, Idekapital and RunwayFBU. The company develops a software-defined imaging platform that replaces traditional broadcast camera infrastructure with compact arrays of 4K sensors and GPU-powered systems, enabling virtual camera perspectives in real time. The funding will support international expansion and scaling of commercial operations.

Swedish Robotics Startup Staer to Host Autonomy Conference in Malmö Next Year

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Staer, a Swedish robotics startup, is organizing Autonomy, a one-day conference on September 14, 2026 in Malmö that brings together researchers, innovators, investors, and industry players in robotics and physical AI. The event is positioned between ECCV 2026 and The Drop conference, creating a convergence of key stakeholders in the Öresund region’s deeptech ecosystem.

Swedish Digital Therapeutics Company Paindrainer Secures €550,000 in Growth Funding

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Paindrainer, a Swedish digital therapeutics company based in Lund, has raised €550,000 from existing shareholder Almi Invest, Tramontane Invest, and other existing and new shareholders. The company develops AI-powered digital platforms for chronic pain management, including its flagship PD Care System and the upcoming Relivra product powered by proprietary Artificial Neural Networks.