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Last updated: August 30, 2026, 6:01 AM ET

Private Equity

At Tech BBQ, European investors and founders debated AI agency, circling the question of who holds true control over the technology. The conversation repeatedly returned to the theme of human agency, with attendees grappling with the balance between innovation and oversight. Operators and investors questioned whether Europe’s regulatory push might stifle or secure the region’s competitive edge. The annual Nordic conference drew a broad cross-section of the ecosystem, all focused on ensuring humans remain in the driver’s seat.