Dutch tech news today spans a taxi app challenge to Uber in Amsterdam, AI policy and advertising moves that reach users here, and the largest acquisition yet by a Dutch fintech.
Amsterdam taxi drivers build their own app to take on Uber
A group of Amsterdam taxi drivers has launched its own booking app in an attempt to loosen Uber’s hold on the city’s market. For internationals who rely on ride apps to get around, this could add another option for booking a taxi in Amsterdam.
Source: DutchNews
US urges G20 countries to hold back on strict AI rules
The United States government is pressing G20 countries not to adopt strict new rules for the use of AI, arguing for a restrained approach by governments. According to the US position, new AI regulation should only be introduced in exceptional cases. This stance could shape how the Netherlands and its European partners approach future AI rules.
Source: Tweakers
ChatGPT to show ads to users in the Netherlands
OpenAI has told users in a newsletter that European users of ChatGPT may start seeing advertisements in the chatbot. The Netherlands and Belgium are on the list of countries where advertisers can target users, so if you use ChatGPT here, expect ads to appear.
Source: Tweakers
Helmond brings its data together with KPN and Argaleo
The municipality of Helmond has built a data services hub together with KPN and digital twin specialist Argaleo. It brings data from sensors and systems together in an orderly way, with the aim of improving safety in the municipality and the services it provides to residents.
Source: Computable
Dutch fintech Mollie seals its biggest deal yet
Mollie is finalising its takeover of British bank payments specialist GoCardless in a deal worth 1.1 billion euros. This makes it the largest acquisition in the history of the Dutch fintech company.
Source: Computable
Incentro becomes the first official LangChain partner in the Netherlands
Incentro has become the first official Platinum LangChain partner in the Netherlands, helping organisations put AI agents reliably into production. It now offers local support for enterprise implementations, licences and ongoing help, which points to growing demand for AI systems that work dependably at work.
Source: Computable
Dutch Tech Today is a curated digest: we summarise and link, the reporting belongs to the publications named. Something wrong or missing? Tell us.
Sources
- DutchNews.nl: Amsterdam taxi drivers launch app to rival Uber – DutchNews.nl, accessed 17 September 2026
- Tweakers: VS roepen G20-landen op strenge nieuwe AI-regels te mijden, accessed 17 September 2026
- Tweakers: Nederlanders en Belgen krijgen advertenties in ChatGPT, accessed 17 September 2026
- Computable.nl: KPN en Argaleo helpen Helmond van dashboard-doolhof af – Computable.nl, accessed 17 September 2026
- Computable.nl: Mollie lijft Britse GoCardless definitief in – Computable.nl, accessed 17 September 2026
- Computable.nl: Incentro eerste officiële LangChain-partner in Nederland – Computable.nl, accessed 17 September 2026
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