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Academics to chair drafting the Code of Practice for general-purpose AI
A range of academics, from Turing award-winner Yoshua Bengio to PhD candidates have been named chairs and vice-chairs of working groups that will draft a Code of Practice on general-purpose artificial intelligence (GPAI), according to a Monday (30 September) Commission press release.
Hungary to drop reference to telecoms market consolidation in new Council conclusions
Est. 3minThe Hungarian Presidency of the Council of the EU should delete any reference to consolidation in the telecommunications market in the next iteration of the draft Council conclusions which should be published on 9 October, four sources with insider knowledge told Euractiv.
Commission collects over 100 AI Pact signatures, but future remains uncertain
Est. 5minOver 100 organisations have signed the European Commission’s artificial intelligence (AI) Pact, voluntary commitments that pave the way for compliance with the AI Act.
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.
Largest EU telcos shift focus on green transition in renewed call for investments
Est. 3minThe EU's largest telecom operators are taking up sustainability as part of their call for more investments in their industry, according to a policy agenda published by lobby Connect Europe.
MEPs question appointment of leader for general-purpose AI code of practice
Est. 3minThree influential MEPs are questioning how the European Commission is appointing key positions in drafting guidelines for general-purpose AI (GPAI), on the same day that the EU executive is announcing who will participate in the process.
Commission approves the acquisition of European telecom company by UAE firm
Est. 2minThe European Commission approved the acquisition of Amsterdam-based PPF Telecom by United Arab Emirates firm e&, subject to conditions.
Draghi Report: A wake-up call for the EU electronics manufacturing industry
Est. 5minDespite the European Chips Act, the European electronics sector still faces a sharp decline, potentially undermining Europe’s security, industrial resiliency, and global competitiveness.
Spanish premier seeks international leadership role against ‘fake news’
Est. 4minSpanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez wants to make the fight against disinformation a priority with a plan for "democratic renewal", though the country's conservative opposition has blasted it as an attempt to censor critical media.
Quantum needs more investment, better innovation recipe for growth
Est. 7minLeonardo Quattrucci believes quantum needs to be at the forefront of Europe’s thinking about new technologies in the next decade. It’s a question of leadership, ambition and investment in growth, but a new approach to innovation is needed too.
AI has a ‘special place’ in French government, says new AI and digital minister
Est. 3min"AI will take on a very special place in my work" as a member of the new French government, said newly-appointed Secretary of State for artificial intelligence (AI) and digital technologies Clara Chappaz.
Draghi is right: To rebuild competitiveness, Europe must reimagine its approach to innovation
Est. 4minTo reap the benefits of artificial intelligence (AI), the EU needs to change its regulatory approach, invest in research and development (R&D) and infrastructure, and skills, writes Google's Matt Brittin.
The new Commission’s tech agenda, inside the Council telecoms negotiations
Est. 16minThe new tech Commission’s has a long to-do list and some shifts in focus, an insider look at Council negotiations on telecoms shows member states are likely to strongly resist deregulation.
Council working document show member states not on board with Letta, Draghi reports
Est. 5minResponses from EU member states to the Hungarian Presidency's first draft conclusions on the telecoms sector show that countries remain largely unconvinced by Letta and Draghi's arguments for deregulating the sector.
European Parliament study: AI liability directive should cover general-purpose AI, expand to software
Est. 3minThe European Parliament Research Service (EPRS) recommended that liability regulation include general-purpose artificial intelligence (AI) products and a broader legal instrument for software liability, in a study released on Thursday (19 September).
EU Commission demands Apple to align interoperability with digital competition rules
Est. 2minThe European Commission will formally specify steps that Apple needs to take to comply with the Digital Markets Act (DMA) around its interoperability with other products, the EU executive announced on Thursday (19 September).
Draft Council conclusions aims to strike balance with Letta, Draghi on telecom consolidation
Est. 5minThe Hungarian Presidency of the Council of the EU is attempting to bridge the gap between member states' reluctance and Letta and Draghi reports eagerness towards consolidation in the telecom sector, according to draft Council conclusions and seen by Euractiv.
Adult-content creators call for inclusion in AI policy talks
Est. 5minAdult industry stakeholders are looking to influence artificial intelligence (AI) regulations to protect content creators' rights amid emerging issues like AI-generated pornography, deepfakes, and age verification challenges.
UN’s high-level advisory body wants international scientific AI panel
Est. 3minThe High-level Advisory Body on Artificial Intelligence (AI) to the United Nations (UN) shared its awaited report on global AI governance today (19 September), proposing several new international institutions.
Commission ends probe of Microsoft-Inflection AI merger
Est. 2minThe European Commission will stop looking into whether Microsoft's hiring of Inflection AI staff breached EU merger rules after seven EU countries dropped their requests for an investigation, the EU executive said in a press release on Wednesday (18 September).
The 30 new Commission initiatives to get Europe back in the tech game
Est. 5minUrsula von der Leyen’s commissioners-designate are to present 30 new strategies, acts, and initiatives to make Europe competitive and secure in tech.
Top EU Court annuls a €1.49 billion fine on Google
Est. 4minThe European Union's General Court annulled the Commission's €1.49 billion fine on Google for anticompetitive behaviour with its AdSense product on Wednesday (18 September), leaving the Commission just over two months to appeal.
Von der Leyen’s maze-like organogram for tech policy
Est. 4minEuropean Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's proposal for the next College of Commissioners is to split the tech portfolio into a maze-like organogram.
Tech sovereignty gets its own executive vice-president in the new Commission
Est. 3minFinland’s Henna Virkkunen has been appointed as the European Commission's next executive vice-president for Tech Sovereignty, Security, and Democracy, signalling a shift in EU digital policy, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced on Tuesday (17 September).
Intel halts plans for flagship factories in Germany, Poland amid financial woes
Est. 3minUS chipmaker Intel is halting plans for new factories in Germany and Poland amid financial troubles, in a blow to the EU efforts to build up domestic chipmaking capacity.