Europe’s neurotech grey zone is failing companies too
New CFG research reveals that the blurred line between wellness and medicine in neurotechnology is as much a problem for companies as it is for the people buying their products.
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CFG’s Advanced AI programme finds a new home
CFG’s Advanced AI portfolio is spinning out into a new independent foundation. Arq, led by Max Reddel, will carry the work forward.
Challenging Europe’s assumptions about power and technology at Think & Do 2025
Centre for Future Generations’ Think & Do 2025 asks the hard questions about European technology leadership.
CFG named among “100 Think Tanks to Watch in 2025”
Announcement of CFG’s recognition as one of the 100 Think Tanks to Watch in 2025.
Press Release: the RAISE trilemma
Brussels wants a “CERN for AI”—but without focus, Europe’s flagship AI initiative could end up being everything and nothing at once.
The future, accelerated: a message from Sci-Fi author Kim Stanley Robinson
Sci-fi legend Kim Stanley Robinson joins us to explore how today’s choices on AI, climate, and governance could steer humanity toward survival—or collapse.
Press Release: Brain-sensing wearables surge into regulatory grey zone, new analysis warns
Our new analysis shows consumer neurotechnology firms now outnumber medical ones, raising urgent questions about data, regulation, and Big Tech’s next move.
Technology meets democracy in Copenhagen
For CFG, our participation at Copenhagen Democracy Summit 2025 was an event of firsts. Our CCO Rowan Emslie shares a few thoughts on what it meant for us.
Press Release: 10 technologies the EU can invest in to bolster security and prosperity
Press release to announce the release of our report Bolstering defence and deterrence: Part 1 of CFG’s Strategic Innovation for European Security project
Press Release: Boosting European defence with strategic innovation
Press release to announce the release of our report Bolstering defence and deterrence: Part 1 of CFG’s Strategic Innovation for European Security project
CFG Board appoints Thomas Lingard as CEO
The Board of CFG is excited to welcome Thomas Lingard as its new CEO, effective March 2025. Thomas brings over 25 years of leadership experience in sustainability, innovation, and policy.
How the “CERN for AI” idea could become Europe’s path to global leadership in AI
CFG’s new report provides a detailed breakdown of how the incoming EU Commission can ensure the success of one of its most important policy proposals.
Announcing – Max Reddel: our advanced AI program lead
We’re excited to announce Max Reddel as our new Advanced AI program lead. Max has been with CFG since November 2022.
