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25-09-2024

Tech and the new mandate – What are the opportunities and challenges?

The AI Act addresses the risks associated with AI and positions Europe to play a leading role globally.

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Technology 11-09-2024

Quantum technologies – How can we lead in the industries of the future?

Quantum technologies are one of the emerging technologies deemed by experts to have the potential to radically transform the world. Quantum opens possibilities to process data that are too complex for today’s fastest computers.

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Making EU digital environments safer

AI-Code is a three-year
interdisciplinary project established to
harness the power of artificial
intelligence and future-proof
technological solutions in ways that
meet immediate real-world needs.

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Technology 09-07-2024

CODE Talks: A More Competitive Europe Starts with Open Digital Ecosystems

On 22 May, the Coalition for Open Digital Ecosystems (CODE) hosted "CODE Talks: A More Competitive Europe Starts with Open Digital Ecosystems."

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General Purpose AI Models can’t ignore copyright in the EU

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.

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European AI Roundtable on Copyright

In 27 March 2024, the Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA Europe) hosted the inaugural edition of the European AI Roundtable in Brussels.

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The Huawei Global Talent Summit at MWC

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.

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Deepfakes and the possible risks for the EU elections

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.

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Technology 23-01-2024

Resilient Europe: A Playbook for Future European Economic Competitiveness

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.

Technology 29-11-2023

Media Partnership – European Technology Leadership Under Threat

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, …

Technology 27-11-2023

Charting the Future of AI – From the EU AI Act to Global AI Governance

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 …

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Technology 20-11-2023

The Spanish presidency and the future of European Digitalization

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 …

Technology 26-10-2023

EU vs Tech Giants: Who Rules the Digital World?

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 …

Technology 20-09-2023

Gigabit Infrastructure Act: A global leadership opportunity for the EU?

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?

Tackling disinformation in Europe: AI4TRUST

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 …

e-Commerce 20-07-2023

The 11th Annual European E-Commerce Conference 2023

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 …

Internet governance 13-07-2023

The 2023 Digital Government Summit

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 …

Technology 13-06-2023

Generative AI – What is the cost for the information industry?

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?

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Technology 27-04-2023

Patent licensing works

By making licenses to patented inventions available on Fair, Reasonable and Non-Discriminatory – or FRAND – terms, technology can be shared in a way that balances the needs of those who contribute to open standards and those who implement them. Find out more at https://nokia.ly/43VdoKU
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Technology 25-04-2023

Patent licensing works

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 

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Technology 19-04-2023

Patent licensing works

Patent licensing enables companies to share innovation and collaborate to drive future opportunities together. Find out more at nokia.com/inventions

Technology 27-03-2023

The year of skills – Is a digitised Europe learning what it takes to compete globally?

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?

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Technology 27-03-2023

Huawei at MWC: 5.5G will be the future of businesses

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 …

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Technology 21-02-2023

Building a sustainable future for the energy sector with AI

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 …