Artificial intelligence has posed serious challenges to our understanding of copyright. General-purpose models are trained on massive amounts of text and images in order to produce tools that can answer to a vast array of prompts.
In 27 March 2024, the Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA Europe) hosted the inaugural edition of the European AI Roundtable in Brussels.
At this year's MWC in Barcelona, Huawei showcased its latest 5G and upcoming 5.5G technologies, emphasizing their transformative potential for both users and businesses.
Artificial intelligence, deepfakes, social media, and misinformation have become integral parts of our daily lives, and their influence on political elections, possibly including the upcoming EU elections in June, is significant.
The future of European competitiveness and innovation and its global investment attractiveness is at a critical juncture. In the coming years, it’s imperative that EU policymakers remain laser-focused on addressing pressing challenges.
In the wake of swift technological transformation and the advent of novel digital technologies, a multitude of opportunities arises, giving birth to new employment prospects, broadening educational accessibility, enhancing productivity, and refining overall efficiency.
Simultaneously, these advancements underscore a burgeoning disparity and a dearth of transparency on a global scale. The pressing question emerges: How can we guarantee fairness, inclusivity, and transparency in our trajectory through the emerging landscape of work?
Listen to the full event here: Innovation is key to the digitalisation of our society. Open global technology standards, based on standard-essential patents (SEPs), are the foundation upon which companies continue to innovate and create new products and services. Without SEPs, …
Listen to the full event here: The EU AI Act, proposed by the European Commission in 2021, will have a major impact on the development and use of artificial intelligence within the European Union. The Act stipulates that providers of AI …
Listen to the full event here: Spain is part of D9+, the group of European countries leading a new economic model with impact in multiple sectors. We are the seventh country in the European Union in the Digital Economy and Society …
Join us as we delve into the Brussels Effect, a term coined by Professor Anu Bradford, which refers to the European Union's unique ability to regulate and set standards that influence companies and markets worldwide. The EU's influence is especially evident …
Join this EURACTIV Virtual Conference to discuss the foundation that supports Europe’s digital ecosystem. Questions to be discussed include:
- To what extent can the EU ensure that the legislation is harmonised while preserving existing best practices? - How can the EU institutions and regulators surmount the obstacles to harmonising the legislation across the EU 27? - What steps can policymakers take to safeguard the principle of technology neutrality in the Regulation, in line with the technologically neutral approach taken in the Digital Decade Policy Programme? - How can the EU and Member States strike the right balance between encouraging private investment and leveraging public funding or state aid?
AI4TRUST is a highly collaborative initiative funded by the Horizon Europe Programme and involving consortium partners from 11 countries. Participants will combine state-of-the-art AI capabilities to enhance human-centered solutions in ways best suited to prevent, detect and respond to disinformation in …
In partnership with Amazon, Forum Europe brought the 11th Annual European E-Commerce Conference back to Brussels, to discuss ecommerce trends for 2023. The European E-Commerce Conference, now in its 11th year, is the premier gathering for policymakers, regulators, industry leaders, and stakeholders from across Europe. This …
Leaders from across Europe's digital government landscape converged in Brussels to shape the future of citizen-centric services and foster cross-border collaboration. The summit highlighted cutting-edge initiatives, such as Ukraine's Diia digital platform and the Interoperable Europe Act proposed by the European …
Rewatch this EURACTIV Hybrid Conference, part of the Horizon Europe project AI4TRUST, to find out about the benefits and risks of generative AI. discussed questions included:
- Is there a place for generative AI in our society? - What repercussions does generative AI have for the information industry? How does it impact journalism and content creation? - What safeguards can be put in place to regulate generative AI? - Does the European Commission’s AI Act adequately protect us from the drawbacks of generative AI?
This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon Europe Programme under Grant Agreement no 101070190.
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Creative stories have the most power — not just the power to be remembered, but the power to trigger our emotions, change our minds, and even inspire us to take action. Savion Ray explored the power of storytelling at their Turning Complex Narratives into Creative Stories workshop.
Without Nokia’s patented inventions – and other contributions to open standards by other inventors – making a mobile phone call or streaming videos would not be possible. A connected car would not be able to give the driver up-to-date traffic information. Remote healthcare or remote learning would not be possible. Find out more at https://nokia.ly/43VdoKU
Patent licensing enables companies to share innovation and collaborate to drive future opportunities together. Find out more at nokia.com/inventions
This EURACTIV-GIGAEurope Digital Debate addressed the following questions:
- Are reskilling and upskilling merely a matter of mindset or are those with a willingness unable to find the right training opportunities? - What is the European Commission doing to raise awareness and ensure that the average EU citizen can avail themselves of the educational opportunities outlined in the European Year of Skills Agenda? - How is the Commission engaging the private sector, specifically the connectivity community?
Huawei made an impact on this year’s MWC in Barcelona, where it presented its last technologies that will dominate the following year of the sector. 5G is here to stay and to improve the experiences of users and businesses. 5G technology …
Artificial intelligence is a key enabler in fighting the climate crisis. By leveraging digitalisation in support of decarbonisation, Europe can achieve a twin transition to accelerate the deployment of scaleable solutions. Technological solutions and machine learning can promote a more efficient …
Space exploration has seen astronauts travel to the moon. Satellites and probes have helped us understand our solar system, discovering thousands of stars and planets. In this EURACTIV thought leadership interview with the Executive Director of EUSPA (the EU Agency for …
Data that flows between Europe and the United States underpins the countries’ $7.1 trillion economic relationship and helps solidify the broader transatlantic alliance. Protecting the fundamental rights of EU citizens with strong privacy protections is foundational to individuals' confidence and trust, and a reliable data transfer mechanism is crucial for transatlantic businesses across all sectors of the economy.
As the EU and U.S. implement the new EU-US Data Privacy Framework, join global technology association ITI, EU policymakers, and other experts at this Hybrid Conference explored how the Transatlantic Data Privacy Framework can support Europe's economy and safeguard the privacy and civil liberties of Europeans.
Organised by: ITI (The Information Technology Industry Council) Media Partner: EURACTIV
