Under Elon Musk’s ownership, censorship on X (formerly Twitter) has been greatly reduced and the entrepreneur himself states that freedom of expression is very important to him.
Not everyone is happy about this development, however, and Peter Wolodarski, editor-in-chief of the Bonnier-owned newspaper DN (Dagens Nyheter), has announced that DN is boycotting the platform.
– Since Elon Musk took over, the platform has increasingly merged with his own and Donald Trump’s political ambitions, while the climate on X has become more harsh and extreme.Therefore, for the time being, we will not publish anything there from our official accounts, he told his own magazine.
While arbitrary censorship for political reasons used to be commonplace on Twitter, users are now relatively free to write what they really think about the often biased reporting of DN and other establishment media without much risk of banning or suspension – and this is not at all popular with media executives.
–I think X is a lost platform, says Aftonbladet’s editorial director Karin Schmidt, explaining that they left X already in 2023.
–Unlike X, I think it is so important that we are on Tiktok, where we can be a counterflow to fake news, she continues.
“Musk – a free speech fundamentalist”
The editor-in-chief of Swedish online magazine Kvartal, Jörgen Huitfeldt, agrees that there is sometimes a “rude and unpleasant” climate of conversation on X, but he has no plans to leave the platform.
– After all, many people are there, not least those who share journalistic content.It’s a way for us to reach out really, it’s that simple.
– Musk is a free speech fundamentalist, and I find it hard to believe that he will start censoring people in the same way he did under the Jack Dorsey regime, he continues.
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"GPT-5 is the first time that it really feels like talking to an expert in any topic, like a PhD-level expert", claims CEO Sam Altman during the company's presentation of the new model.
OpenAI released its new flagship model GPT-5 on Thursday, which is now available free of charge to all users of the ChatGPT chatbot service. The American AI giant claims that the new model is “the best in the world” and takes a significant step toward developing artificial intelligence that can perform better than humans in most economically valuable work tasks.
GPT-5 differs from previous versions by combining fast responses with advanced problem-solving capabilities. While previous AI chatbots could primarily provide smart answers to questions, GPT-5 can perform complex tasks for users – such as creating software applications, navigating calendars, or compiling research reports, writes TechCrunch.
— Having something like GPT-5 would be pretty much unimaginable at any previous time in history, said OpenAI CEO Sam Altman during a press conference.
Better than competitors
According to OpenAI, GPT-5 performs somewhat better than competing AI models from companies like Anthropic, Google DeepMind, and Elon Musk’s xAI on several important tests. In programming, the model achieves 74.9 percent on real coding tasks, which marginally beats Anthropic’s latest model Claude Opus 4.1, which reached 74.5 percent.
A particularly important improvement is that GPT-5 “hallucinates” – that is, makes up incorrect information – significantly less than previous models. When tested on health-related questions, the model gives incorrect answers only 1.6 percent of the time, compared to over 12 percent for OpenAI’s previous models.
This is particularly relevant since millions of people use AI chatbots to get health advice, despite them not replacing professional doctors.
New features and pricing models
The company has also simplified the user experience. Instead of users having to choose the right settings, GPT-5 has an automatic router that determines how it should best respond – either quickly or by “thinking through” the answer more thoroughly.
ChatGPT also gets four new personalities that users can choose between: Cynic, Robot, Listener, and Nerd. These customize how the model responds without users needing to specify it in each request.
For developers, GPT-5 is launched in three sizes via OpenAI’s programming interface, with the base model priced at €1.15 per million input words and €9.20 per million generated words.
The launch comes after an intense week for OpenAI, which also released an open AI model that developers can download for free. ChatGPT has grown to become one of the world’s most popular consumer products with over 700 million users every week – nearly 10 percent of the world’s population.
The Matrix 8 Pro from Swedish company Teuton Systems is a flagship phone based on Google's Pixel 8 Pro hardware, but delivered with the privacy-focused operating system GrapheneOS.
The result is a smartphone that combines powerful performance, robust construction and outstanding camera quality with market-leading security and privacy protection.
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Image of the uniquely configured Matrix 8 Pro model from Swedish company Teuton Systems featuring a suite of open-source apps without tracking and with high integrity that replace Google's app offerings.
Here we go through what makes the Matrix 8 Pro unique – from its advanced hardware (including the unique Titan M security chip) to the GrapheneOS advantages, the long lifespan with updates until 2030, praise in reviews, and the pre-installed open alternatives that let you manage without Google’s apps.
Under the shell of the Matrix 8 Pro sits the same impressive hardware as in the Pixel 8 Pro. The phone is powered by the powerful Tensor G3 chip, has 12 GB RAM and a 6.7-inch OLED screen with high resolution and adaptive 1–120 Hz refresh rate. The build feels solid – “Pixel 8 Pro [feels] like a quality build with everything you could want from a phone today” according to Swedish tech site mobil.se.
The construction uses durable materials like Gorilla Glass Victus 2 and is IP68-rated for dust and water resistance, providing good durability for daily use.
The camera setup also maintains absolute top class. The Matrix 8 Pro (Pixel 8 Pro) has a triple camera with, among others, a 50 MP main camera and high-resolution 48 MP ultra-wide and telephoto cameras. The image quality places itself in the absolute top tier among smartphones – photos were already at “a very high level from the start where we kept photo quality among the very best mobile phones”, writes Swedish tech magazine Ljud & Bild in their test. The ultra-wide camera in particular has improved significantly compared to its predecessor, with higher light sensitivity and sharpness.
An important part of the Pixel hardware is also the dedicated security chip Titan M2. This is a separate chip that protects sensitive data and verifies the operating system’s integrity at startup. The Pixel phones’ built-in security chip (Titan M series) provides “a robust level of protection against physical and software-based attacks” which the Matrix 8 Pro benefits from. The combination of Titan M2 and GrapheneOS creates an unusually secure mobile platform where both hardware and software collaborate to protect your data.
Close-up of the model and its solid screen, construction and “camera bump” on the back where the powerful cameras sit with among other things 5x optical zoom, macro and the wide-angle camera.
GrapheneOS: Open source with privacy at the center
Unlike a regular Pixel, the Matrix 8 Pro is delivered with GrapheneOS, an open source operating system based on Android, but without Google components. GrapheneOS is developed with security and privacy as the first priority. Since the system is decoupled from Google’s services and apps, there are no built-in trackers – the user gets a “private and secure environment” that minimizes data to third parties. Strict privacy controls give you full control over apps’ permissions, microphone, camera, location data etc., which greatly reduces the risk of eavesdropping and surveillance.
GrapheneOS also contains a range of security improvements beyond standard Android, such as strengthened sandboxing (app isolation) and memory protection, to protect against both known and unknown threats. All code is open source, which enables independent review and transparency regarding security – a major advantage for those who value trust and insight. Despite GrapheneOS removing the Google parts, users can still run virtually all regular Android apps. Apps that absolutely require Google Play services can be isolated in a separate profile if needed. In practice, you barely notice any difference in user experience compared to a regular Android phone; “the user interface of the Matrix phone is virtually identical to that of a standard smartphone” according to Teuton Systems’ own description. The difference lies behind the scenes – in the significantly higher privacy protection and absence of unnecessary tracking.
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Long lifespan with updates until at least 2030
The Matrix 8 Pro is built to last long, both physically and software-wise. The hardware is powerful enough to meet needs for many years ahead, and thanks to GrapheneOS (and the promised long support for the Pixel series) the phone will receive OS and security updates at least until October 2030 and probably longer. This means you can essentially keep your phone for a long time if you wish without falling behind security-wise. The fact is that the Pixel, and thus Matrix series has the longest official support time of all Android phones today, on par with (or longer than) Apple iPhone, especially if you go with the even newer Matrix 9-series.
For GrapheneOS users, this is a major advantage. As long as Google provides the device with drivers and security patches, the GrapheneOS project can continuously release its updates. You thus get the best of both worlds: a more secure Android variant that still keeps up with all important bug and security fixes during the phone’s lifetime. A phone like the Matrix 8 Pro therefore represents a long-term investment – good for both the wallet, the environment (fewer devices need to be replaced) and your security.
The premium model Matrix 8 Pro from Teuton Systems.
Praised by experts and reviewers
That the Pixel 8 Pro (and thus the Matrix 8 Pro’s hardware) maintains high quality is evident in the reviews. Swedish tech site Ljud & Bild writes that “Pixel 8 Pro raises the bar for competitors” and highlights the enormously bright screen, improved camera and the promised years of updates as some of the phone’s biggest pluses. Mobil.se gave the Pixel 8 Pro a rating of 86%, where especially the cameras, performance and long-term software support impressed. Internationally, the model has also received top reviews. PCMag praises the Pixel 8 Pro for its excellent build quality, fine screen and long support – they call it “one of the most attractive Android phones for anyone who likes to go the distance with their device”, thanks to the combination of superb camera and the market’s longest software support.
There is thus broad agreement that the Pixel 8 Pro/Matrix 8 Pro delivers an exceptional overall experience. You get flagship performance, one of the world’s best mobile cameras, and also the security that the device is secured in depth.
Free app alternatives to Google’s ecosystem
To offer a complete experience without Google, Teuton Systems includes a selection of secure, open apps that replace Google’s standard apps. Upon delivery, the Matrix 8 Pro is pre-installed with among others:
Organic Maps – a map and navigation app that works completely offline. Organic Maps is open source without trackers, based on community-driven OpenStreetMap. You can navigate, search for places and get directions without your location being logged by Google.
Aegis Authenticator – a secure two-factor authentication app for one-time codes (TOTP) that replaces Google Authenticator. Aegis is free, open source and lets you manage your 2FA codes encrypted on the device. It supports backup/export and all common authentication standards, so you can securely protect your logins.
Bitwarden – a popular password manager that keeps your passwords encrypted in a private vault. Bitwarden is completely open source and uses end-to-end encryption to protect sensitive information. It can smoothly replace Google’s password manager or proprietary alternatives like LastPass, with support for multiple platforms and synchronization.
Thunderbird – a powerful email client from Mozilla that lets you manage all your email accounts in one app. Thunderbird is free and open source and known for being “feature-rich, reliable and secure” as an email solution. By using Thunderbird on mobile, you avoid web interfaces and can collect e.g. Gmail, Outlook and ProtonMail in one place – naturally without ads or data collection.
FUTO Voice Input – a privacy-friendly alternative to Google voice input. FUTO Voice is a voice-to-text app that runs completely locally on the device without storing or sending data to the cloud. It enables convenient voice control and dictation (e.g. in messages or notes) without Google listening. FUTO Voice is open source and developed specifically with GrapheneOS users in mind to provide high-quality speech recognition offline. (The company FUTO finances privacy projects like GrapheneOS, which underscores their trust in the platform.)
Together, these apps form a complete ecosystem that respects your privacy. You can navigate, communicate and be productive on the Matrix 8 Pro without needing any Google services. Should you still need something from Google’s world sometime, you can utilize GrapheneOS’s unique multi-account system – e.g. create a separate profile with Play Store for a certain app, isolated from your main profile. But for most users, the free alternatives that come with it go far, which also align completely with Teuton Systems’ openness and privacy principles.
A mobile investment without compromises
Teuton Systems Matrix 8 Pro with GrapheneOS represents a new type of smartphone, where you as a user have control. By combining world-leading hardware – praised for its screen, camera and performance – with the world’s most secure mobile OS, you get the best of both worlds. It’s a phone that is “free from the system” but that lets you live fully in the system: all modern functionality is there, just without the unnecessary background services and snooping.
With its long lifespan, high performance and privacy protection, the Matrix 8 Pro harmonizes perfectly with Teuton Systems’ philosophy of freedom through technology. This is the mobile for you who refuse to compromise on either function or privacy – a serious, premium smartphone that puts your security first.
You can find the Matrix 8 Pro in the list of other phones in the Matrix series in Teuton Systems’ web store.
Unemployment in Sweden rose during the second quarter of 2025, while inflation continues to remain high. The economic uncertainty is also increasingly affecting households and businesses.
According to the Swedish Public Employment Service’s latest figures, 366,496 people were officially registered as unemployed in June 2025, compared to 347,994 people during the same period the previous year. This corresponds to an unemployment level of 6.9 percent, up from 6.6 percent in 2024.
The increase is visible in 15 of the country’s 21 counties, where Västerbotten in northern Sweden has been particularly hard hit following industrial closures. Västmanland in central Sweden also shows a clear increase, while Dalarna and the island of Gotland note some improvement.
Among young people (18–24 years), the situation is particularly serious. 41,939 were registered as unemployed in June, corresponding to 7.8 percent according to the Swedish Public Employment Service’s measure. This occurs while many are newly registering and competition for jobs is increasing.
Experts also point out that the real unemployment rate may be significantly higher than the official figures. Many unemployed people are not registered with the Swedish Public Employment Service and are therefore not included in the statistics.
According to Statistics Sweden’s (SCB) labor force surveys, there are also approximately 200,000 people who are outside the labor force but still want to work – for example, part-time unemployed, long-term unemployed, or people in education who are actively job searching.
The Swedish people continue to struggle with deteriorating household finances while politicians prioritize billions in support to countries at war as well as larger military expenditures.
Inflation continues at high levels
According to the National Institute of Economic Research, price inflation remains at an elevated level in Sweden. Statistics Sweden (SCB) reports that the consumer price index (CPI) rose by 0.8 percent in July compared to the previous month, corresponding to an annual rate of approximately 4.1 percent.
The high annual rate is described as being driven by continued energy price increases, rising transport costs, and disruptions in global supply chains.
The Swedish central bank’s (Riksbank) preferred inflation measure, CPIF (CPI with fixed interest rate), was preliminarily measured at approximately 3.0 percent on an annual basis in July, compared to 2.9 percent in June. The difference between CPI and CPIF is mainly because CPI includes interest costs that have had a major impact, while CPIF excludes these and therefore provides a clearer picture of underlying price developments.
This means that even though price increases based on monthly data are relatively moderate right now, the more stable CPIF inflation continues to be above the Riksbank’s target of 2 percent. For many households, this means continued increased living costs and reduced purchasing power, especially in combination with rising interest rates and a weakened Swedish krona.
Politicians and media promised that mass immigration would make Sandviken, Sweden into an economic success story. Ten years later, reality is much bleaker: half the city is now classified as an exclusion area and compared to notorious problem suburbs like Rinkeby and Tjärna Ängar.
In 2014, left-liberal media, led by the Bonnier-owned Dagens Nyheter (Sweden’s largest daily newspaper), trumpeted that mass migration to Sandviken was a gigantic profitable venture that would make the entire municipality economically prosperous.
“Earns over half a billion from immigration”, read DN’s headline, claiming that each immigrant resident would generate €13,000 annually in revenue for the municipality.
The claims were based on figures in a report by auditing firm PwC and had been commissioned by the municipality itself.
Mass immigration was supposed to be a success for Sandviken. Photo: facsimile/DN
However, the optimistic calculations were based on fantasies and wishful thinking, and within just a couple of years it became clear that the municipality’s financial situation had instead become severely strained – with a budget deficit of €6 million.
— It was a fantasy scenario that was painted. The report was flawed from the beginning. How could anyone stand behind it?wondered Moderate Party opposition councilor Jonny Bratberg in 2019.
“White flight”
And since then, the situation has hardly improved. No billion-euro profits from mass immigration have materialized. Instead, the Swedish government now classifies half of Sandviken as an “exclusion area” – on the same list as notorious immigrant-dense and crime-ridden suburbs like Rinkeby (in Stockholm), Tjärna Ängar in Borlänge, and Gottsunda in Uppsala.
Surveillance cameras now sit on almost every street corner, and Emma Holmqvist, a segregation researcher at Uppsala University, notes that a large portion of the ethnically Swedish population has fled from immigrant-dense parts of Sandviken – and that other Swedes avoid moving there.
— ‘White flight, white avoidance’ is what we call it, says Emma Holmqvist.
— In long-term studies we can see that those with high incomes are partly driving spirals of segregation. They have housing choices that low-income earners lack. They can move away from an area with rental apartments and negative development, simply by purchasing housing.
Swedes don’t want to live with immigrants
She emphasizes, however, that people – regardless of group affiliation – tend to want to live near people who are like themselves, and that this applies to both families with children and high-income earners.
— But one thing that stands out is that many with immigrant backgrounds tend to want to live with more Swedes – the opposite rarely applies to native-born Swedes, she notes.
That Swedes in Sandviken don’t want to live together with immigrants is pointed out as a major and acute problem that must be solved by politicians – for example, by building more rental apartments in villa neighborhoods.
Children as integration tools
The municipality’s politicians have previously attracted attention in connection with a heavily criticized integration initiative where they made the decision to forcibly relocate mainly Swedish children from villa areas to an immigrant-dense, low-performing school in an exclusion area.
The decision enraged many parents and was described as a kind of “social experiment,” where children were involuntarily made into tools in politicians’ integration policy project.
— This is some form of Social Democratic wet dream, where you mix up the students in yet another integration project. You take an A-school and exchange half the students with a D-school, and then you get two C-schools instead – so everyone becomes satisfied and happy. It’s completely insane, of course, commented Jonny Bratberg on the matter in Tidningen Näringslivet (a Swedish business publication).
