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LEAK: Russia main focus of upcoming transatlantic TTC summit
The confrontation with Russia will be at the centre of the next high-level meeting of the EU-US Trade and Technology Council (TTC), according to the draft conclusions obtained by EURACTIV.
France pitches changes to the supervisory board, market surveillance in AI regulation
Yet another compromise text on the AI Act has been circulated amongst the diplomats of the EU Council by the French Presidency ahead of a working party meeting on Tuesday (10 May)
Bulgarian professor achieves dream of creating world-class tech powerhouse
In April, Bulgaria became home to INSAIT, a new Institute for Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence and Technology that aims to develop a world-class research centre, keep talent in Bulgaria, and attract outstanding international scientists by offering globally competitive research facilities and compensation.
French EU presidency wants ‘proportionate’ fines, extended deadlines in AI Act
The French presidency of the EU Council has made a series of proposals regarding the enforcement of the EU's Artificial Intelligence Act, in a new compromise text seen by EURACTIV.
Health brief: Let’s get digital
The EU health world is facing a paradigm shift, as policymakers have taken several significant steps forward into the sphere of data and artificial intelligence.
Time for Europe to get serious on Artificial Intelligence
Last week, the European Parliament’s Special Committee on Artificial Intelligence in a Digital Age (AIDA) adopted its final recommendations. The headline finding? Europe is falling behind in the global race to gain a competitive edge through Artificial Intelligence (AI).
French Presidency pushes for alignment with the new legislative framework in AI Act
France is proposing several changes to the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act to ensure better alignment with the new legislative framework, the EU’s legislation that regulates market surveillance and conformity assessment procedures.
Leading MEPs raise the curtain on draft AI rules
The two European Parliament co-rapporteurs finalised the Artificial Intelligence (AI) draft report on Monday (11 April), covering where they have found common ground. The most controversial issues have been pushed further down the line.
French Presidency pitches changes to law enforcement provisions in the AI Act
A new compromise text on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and law enforcement marks more swift progress on the AI Act in the EU Council, with the French Presidency aiming for at least a partial general approach in June. VideoPromoted content
#BreakTheBias: Why Does AI Need More Women?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) can have a positive impact globally but its true success depends on making its design, development and deployment inclusive.
Digital Brief: DMA agreement, Privacy Shield in principle, DSA pitches
Welcome to EURACTIV’s Digital Brief, your weekly update on all things digital in the EU. You can subscribe to the newsletter here. “Today’s agreement is the beginning of a new era for tech regulation worldwide. The Digital Markets Act puts an...
EU lawmakers adopt recommendations on Artificial Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence in a Digital Age (AIDA), a special committee set up in September 2020 to analyse the horizontal impact of Artificial Intelligence on society, has concluded with its own-initiative report, adopted on Tuesday (22 March).
The EU needs to protect (more) against AI manipulation
The European Commission published a proposal in April 2021 for the regulation of artificial intelligence (AI) in the EU. It set up some prohibitions on AI manipulation, which is a good start but does not do enough. The Slovenian EU presidency has since made important suggestions to the proposal, but they can do better still.
How the Parliament’s AIDA Report Misdiagnoses the Risks and Benefits of Health AI
In November 2021, the European Parliament’s Special Committee on AI in a Digital Age (AIDA Committee) put forward its draft report on artificial intelligence (AI) in a digital age. The report advocates for a very permissive approach to regulation of AI to stimulate innovation and foster the competitiveness of the EU. With this, however, it understates the possible risks specific to development and use of AI in the context of health and lacks actual solutions to translate potential into action. We identified five shortcomings and hereby appeal to the regulator to address them.OpinionStakeholder Opinion
Why Europe? On European Purpose and Power
The world is fragmented and the future is uncertain. New paradigms and narratives are emerging. Why should Europe then be the answer? And what makes Europe “European”? Europa can best be understood by its history, its sufferings and revolutions, the...
2022: The turning point in EU’s digital policy
The EU's ambitious digital policies face a moment of truth in 2022. EURACTIV takes a closer look at what is coming up.
Digital Brief powered by Google: DMA plenary, DSA committee vote, French priorities
Welcome to EURACTIV’s Digital Brief, your weekly update on all things digital in the EU. You can subscribe to the newsletter here. “The challenge is making our rules something that can be enforced seriously, and cannot be challenged in court all...
US builds new software tool to predict actions that could draw China’s ire
US military commanders in the Pacific have built a software tool to predict how the Chinese government will react to US actions in the region like military sales, US-backed military activity and even congressional visits to hotspots like Taiwan.
EU Council presidency pitches significant changes to AI Act proposal
The Slovenian Presidency circulated a compromise text on the EU's draft AI Act, including major changes in the areas of social scoring, biometric recognition systems, and high-risk applications, while also identifying future points for discussion.
Digital Brief powered by Facebook: DMA & DSA adopted, biometric ban, political ads
Welcome to EURACTIV’s Digital Brief, your weekly update on all things digital in the EU. You can subscribe to the newsletter here. “France’s priority [during the EU presidency] will be to defend the Council’s priorities and to ensure that we are...
Data show mixed situations across EU states on digital transition
The European Commission has set a number of objectives for the digital transition of member states as part of the EU's "2030 Digital Compass", and the annual progress report, released on 12 November, showed mixed results across the bloc.
EU Parliament, countries want more innovation, less burden in AI Act
The recent parliamentary report on AI calls for the AI Act not to overburden companies and be more innovation-friendly. Member states have similar concerns, with Estonia being particularly outspoken on the issue.
Digital Brief powered by Facebook: whistleblower European tour, DMA approved, Google fined
Welcome to EURACTIV’s Digital Brief, your weekly update on all things digital in the EU.