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Digital
A dataset of international legal and policy instruments for th...
Report
April 30, 2025
ceps.eu
A dataset of international legal and policy instruments for the digital world
Open
Mobile
5G Observatory Biannual Report Report of June 2024 (Situation ...
Report
June 25, 2024
espanadigital.gob.es
5G Observatory Biannual Report Report of June 2024 (Situation as of 31 March 2024)
Open
Digital
European blockchain sandbox - Best practices report. 2nd cohort
Publication
May 1, 2025
op.europa.eu
This best practices report presents the lessons learned, best practices and recommendations that were identified during regulatory dialogues that were held as part of the 2nd round of the European Blockchain Sandbox. ...
Open
Broadband
Risks and protection of subsea cable networks
Study
May 1, 2025
op.europa.eu
Subsea cable networks are a critical component of the EU's electricity and telecommunication infrastructure. As much as 99% of inter-continental internet traffic relies on subsea data cables, while subsea power cables...
Open
Digital
The EU’s strategy for microchips
Report
May 1, 2025
op.europa.eu
Microchips are crucial in modern society, from home electronics to defence, and their importance is only set to grow. This audit assesses how EU industrial policy supported the strengthening of the European microchip ...
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Digital
European business statistics compiler’s manual on the use of...
Publication
April 24, 2025
op.europa.eu
The purpose of this publication is to provide the compilers of European statistics on the use of information and communication technology (ICT) in households and by individuals with clarifications on how to apply the ...
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Talent for AI in science - Mutual learning exercise on nationa...
Study
April 17, 2025
op.europa.eu
The MLE on AI in science Topic 3: Talent for AI in Science thematic report explores the challenges and opportunities in developing, attracting, and retaining AI talent in science across Europe. It highlights the growi...
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Digital
Support from the Recovery and Resilience Facility for the digi...
Report
April 10, 2025
op.europa.eu
With €150 billion, the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) currently provides the largest EU funding for the EU’s digital transition. We assessed whether the digital measures included in the national plans addr...
Open
Data protection
Business expansion to Panama - Case study
Study
April 4, 2025
op.europa.eu
Giancarlo is an Italian entrepreneur, owner of the company ScifiHaus. He is a fan of Sci-Fi videogames and has developed a space-themed Hotel in which clients may spend the night in rooms inspired by famous sci-fi sce...
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Digital
Between ambition and pragmatism - The future of cyber capacity...
Report
April 3, 2025
op.europa.eu
This paper has been commissioned by the European Union Institute for Security Studies (EUISS) with the financial assistance of the European Union (EU) as a contribution to the side-event “The future of responsible s...
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Data protection
Study on contractual practices affecting the transfer of copyr...
Report
April 3, 2025
op.europa.eu
In order to exercise their rights, authors and performers typically transfer those rights to third parties. The rules and practices governing such transfers vary across Member States (MS) and sectors (i.e. music, audi...
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Digital
From fragmentation to synergy and impact - A review of the kno...
Report
April 3, 2025
op.europa.eu
The Horizon Europe Policy Support Facility (PSF) has been set up by the Directorate-General for Research & Innovation (DG RTD) of the European Commission. It supports Member States and countries associated to Horizon ...
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Digital
Transforming digital education - Insights from three years of ...
Report
April 3, 2025
op.europa.eu
The Digital Education Accelerator supported 21 digital education solutions over three years, providing structured guidance, expert mentorship, testing, showcasing, and validation opportunities. As part of the European...
Open
Data protection
Data protection regime in India
Guide
April 3, 2025
op.europa.eu
The smallest of decisions one makes is based on some information. Information such as facts and figures, invoices, customer feedbacks, etc. gathered throughout a business's operations is what makes up data.Data in its...
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Digital
Regional potential for ICT collaboration in the context of sma...
Publication
April 2, 2025
op.europa.eu
This report, aligned with the JRC's efforts under the Global Gateway strategy as EU flagship investment plan underpinning the external dimension of EU policy across the world, provides insights into Information and Co...
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Digital
EU’s strengths and weaknesses in the global semiconductor sector
Study
April 2, 2025
op.europa.eu
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the European Union's (EU) position in the global semiconductor industry. The analysis reveals that while the EU has long been a significant player in the global semiconduct...
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AI-Driven Solutions for the European Green Deal and Data Strategy
Publication
April 2, 2025
op.europa.eu
Data taken from environmental observations of the Earth is vital for understanding and mitigating the challenges facing humanity and our planet. But this information must be readily available, and computers and digita...
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CORDIS results pack on advancing FAIR and open environmental d...
Report
April 2, 2025
op.europa.eu
CORDIS results pack on advancing FAIR and open environmental data. AI-driven solutions for the European Green Deal and data strategy
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Digital
EIT Digital
Publication
April 2, 2025
op.europa.eu
EIT Digital is a knowledge and innovation community (KIC) established by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) in 2010. The EIT is Europe’s largest innovation ecosystem offering education, innova...
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TALOS project pre-selects 12 innovative solutions to enhance r...
Press Release
March 31, 2025
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TALOS has announced the pre-selection of 12 cutting-edge projects from its recent Open Call, aiming to enhance robotics and AI integration for safer and more efficient photovoltaic (PV) and agricultural operations acr...
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COcyber launches AI Cybersecurity Deephack to tackle phishing ...
Press Release
March 27, 2025
AUSTRALO Alpha Lab MTU
The Deephack will run online from 24 to 26 April. Participants can work to develop real-time AI solutions using NLP, anomaly detection, and threat intelligence - while addressing real-scenario challenges such as AI bi...
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Digital
Report for study on innovative practices in legislation around...
Report
March 27, 2025
op.europa.eu
The objective of the study is to provide evidence on how the EU regulatory environment affects innovation and the uptake of emerging technologies, particularly in the areas outlined on the Strategic Technologies in Eu...
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Internet
Principles for user-centric practices of cloud platforms - Vol...
Guide
March 27, 2025
op.europa.eu
The report outlines the creation of heuristic principles aimed at enhancing the user experience for developers working on policy-relevant projects (defined in Kilsedar et al. 2023) within the cloud ecosystem. Recogniz...
Open
Data protection
Intellectual property crime case-law of national courts (4th e...
Magazine
March 18, 2025
op.europa.eu
This document, which is updated on an annual basis, provides an overview of the case-law of national courts with regard to the application of national legislation regulating intellectual property crime (IPC). An IPC i...
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Internet
The impact of EU online platform regulation on EU productivity...
Publication
March 15, 2025
op.europa.eu
As the EU embarks on its next five year legislative and institutional term, improving EU productivity is at the top of the agenda, with the new Draghi Report setting the tone. Together with this new focus, regulatory ...
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Internet
The impact of EU online platform regulation on EU productivity
Publication
March 14, 2025
op.europa.eu
As the EU embarks on its next five year legislative and institutional term, improving EU productivity is at the top of the agenda, with the new Draghi Report setting the tone. Together with this new focus, regulatory ...
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Internet
Unjustified geo-blocking in e-commerce
Report
March 11, 2025
op.europa.eu
Geo-blocking limits consumer access and hinders the EU digital single market by restricting access to online services across Member States. The 2018 Geo-blocking Regulation aimed to address such discrimination based o...
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Digital
Building The European Digital Public Infrastructure: Rationale...
Working Paper
March 5, 2025
ceps.eu
Building The European Digital Public Infrastructure: Rationale, Options, And Roadmap
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ESIR - A European model for artificial intelligence
Report
February 26, 2025
op.europa.eu
There is a consensus on the urgent need for a cohesive European response to the challenges posed by Artificial Intelligence (AI). Increased investment, policy alignment and skill development, are crucial to leverage t...
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Opportunities of AI within PES processes and services - Explor...
Publication
February 26, 2025
op.europa.eu
Starting with an overview of AI practices in European PES, this report analyses their impact and reviews the contextual factors which are influencing implementation and PES’ experiences with AI. It also outlines the...
Open
Networks
European SME Expertise in 5G and Beyond: 2024 Brochure
Publication
February 26, 2025
AUSTRALO Alpha Lab MTU
A key resource for industry, researchers, and policymakers, offering a detailed overview of the main players driving innovation in next-generation networks. Developed by the NetworldEurope SME Working Group, it connec...
Open
Digital
EUrope’s digital transition: Assessing the effectiveness of ...
Policy Brief
February 14, 2025
epc.eu
EUrope’s digital transition: Assessing the effectiveness of the 2030 digital decade policy programme
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Digital
HIVEMIND kicks-off to advance AI-powered human-centric softwar...
Press Release
February 18, 2025
AUSTRALO Alpha Lab MTU
The HIVEMIND (Human-centred collaboratIVE MultI-ageNt framework for accelerating software Development and maintenance) project has officially kicked-off, bringing together experts from academia, industry, and research...
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Digital
Futures of big tech in Europe
Policy Brief
January 28, 2025
op.europa.eu
Big Tech wield unprecedented influence on production and consumption relations. Europe faces a number of epoch-making questions. Will the regulatory frameworks deliver? Should Big Tech be broken up or standards relaxe...
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Artificial Intelligence - EU justice and home affairs in the a...
Publication
January 28, 2025
op.europa.eu
The Industry Roundtable, hosted by eu-LISA in Budapest, marked a decade of fostering collaboration between EU institutions, Member States, and the private sector. This year’s hybrid event spotlighted the transformat...
Open
Ai
Adopt AI study - Final study report
Study
January 14, 2025
op.europa.eu
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is developing fast and the benefits of adopting AI are widely recognized. AI applications can contribute to better public services, e.g. by improving citizen-government interaction, enabli...
Open
Ai
The impact of human oversight on discrimination in AI-supporte...
Study
January 12, 2025
op.europa.eu
This large-scale study assesses the impact of human oversight on countering discrimination in AI aided decision-making for sensitive tasks. We use a mixed research method approach, in a sequential explanatory design w...
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Digital
Charting the digital and technological future of Europe. What ...
Publication
January 8, 2025
op.europa.eu
In this Report, we reflect on: » How to foster competitive and innovative AI markets while ensuring that AI applications are safe and aligned with individual rights and social values? » What interventions would be m...
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YOU&AI
Publication
January 7, 2025
op.europa.eu
The YOU&AI Project was at the core of a three-years collaboration between the Italian National Museum of Science and Technology Leonardo da Vinci (MNST) in Milan and the Joint Research Centre of the European Commissio...
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Mapping ERC frontier research artificial intelligence
Publication
January 7, 2025
op.europa.eu
The European Research Council (ERC) is the premier European funding organisation for excellent frontier research. Since its establishment in 2007, it has been a cornerstone of the EU’s research and innovation fundin...
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Digital
Law and ICT
Study
January 7, 2025
op.europa.eu
Exponential progress in the area of ICT improves access to data and information, which in its turn can lead to greater accessibility, reduced complexity, efficiency and respect of fundamental rights in policy, law mak...
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EU Artificial intelligence ambition
Report
January 7, 2025
op.europa.eu
Embracing AI technology will likely determine the path of the EU’s future economic development. In 2018, the Commission adopted a coordinated plan with the member states to scale up investment in artificial intellig...
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Digital
Study to support the monitoring of the Declaration on Digital ...
Study
January 7, 2025
op.europa.eu
The European Declaration on Digital Rights and Principles encapsulates the EU's vision for a digitally transformed world that upholds European values. With its principles and commitments, the Declaration serves as a c...
Open
Media
A tool to carry your ideas across the EU
Guide
January 7, 2025
op.europa.eu
Taking the leap and submitting a European citizens’ initiative can be rewarding in so many ways. From the collection of signatures, to watching your idea spread among your fellow citizens, a European citizens’ ini...
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Adopt AI
Study
January 7, 2025
op.europa.eu
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is developing fast and the benefits of adopting AI are widely recognized. AI applications can contribute to better public services, e.g. by improving citizen-government interaction, enabli...
Open
Ai
Horizon scanning for emerging technologies and breakthrough in...
Publication
January 7, 2025
op.europa.eu
This report documents the process and findings of a horizon scanning exercise, part of a series under the FUTURINNOV (FUTURe-oriented detection and assessment of emerging technologies and break-through INNOVation) pro...
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Digital
Exploring business models for public open data resources - Ins...
Report
December 31, 2024
op.europa.eu
This summary paper, Exploring Business Models for Public Open Data Resources, is the second of two papers aimed at fostering the engagement of the public sector as reusers of open data. It sheds light on the results f...
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Internet
Internet Standards: Domain Name System Security Extensions (DN...
Report
December 31, 2024
op.europa.eu
A high level of adoption of Domain Name System Security Extensions (DNSSEC) is essential to protect the integrity of the Domain Name System (DNS) Internet infrastructure to ensure the interoperability and security of ...
Open
Data protection
Online copyright infringement in the European Union - Films, m...
Report
December 23, 2024
op.europa.eu
Copyright infringement remains a significant challenge for rightsholders in the European Union. The complexity of this issue has increased with technological advancements, necessitating a deeper understanding of pirac...
Open
Data protection
EU enforcement of intellectual property rights: results at the...
Publication
December 23, 2024
op.europa.eu
The Directorate-General for Taxation and Customs Union (DG TAXUD) and the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) have partnered to release annual reports detailing the efforts made by customs, police, and...
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Internet
Challenges and good practices from online search engines to li...
Publication
December 22, 2024
op.europa.eu
Search engines play a central role in online content discoverability, acting as a major gateway for users to access online information. As part of their activities, they may drive traffic towards websites that offer i...
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Ai
Harnessing AI: How to develop and integrate automated predicti...
Publication
December 17, 2024
cepr.org
Harnessing AI: How to develop and integrate automated prediction systems for humanitarian anticipatory action
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Artificial intelligence applied to disasters and crises manage...
Working Paper
December 17, 2024
op.europa.eu
The European Crisis Management Laboratory (ECML) does research and development in support of EU crisis preparedness and response policy. It fosters the use of science in situational awareness, adding value to the rout...
Open
Media
Key publications of the European Union - Autumn 2024
Report
December 8, 2024
op.europa.eu
Key Publications of the European Union is a catalogue listing some of the most recent and most popular titles published by the Publications Office of the European Union, the official publisher of the EU institutions a...
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Media
Study on the effectiveness of health information on alcoholic ...
Report
December 4, 2024
op.europa.eu
This report compiles the case studies carried out as part of the Study on the effectiveness of health information on alcoholic beverages, conducted for HaDEA and DG SANTE. The case studies are aimed at understanding t...
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Internet
Internet standardsIPv6 standard : an analysis of uptake in the EU
Publication
December 4, 2024
op.europa.eu
The adoption of Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6), the next version of the widely used IPv4, is key to ensure the interoperability, scalability, stability, and security of the Internet. This report provides an overvi...
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Internet
Internet Standards: Domain Name System Security Extensions (DN...
Research Paper
December 3, 2024
op.europa.eu
A high level of adoption of Domain Name System Security Extensions (DNSSEC) is essential to protect the integrity of the Domain Name System (DNS) Internet infrastructure to ensure the interoperability and security of ...
Open
Ai
Competencies and governance practices for AI in the public sector
Report
November 26, 2024
op.europa.eu
The diffusion of artificial intelligence (AI) in the public sector depends largely on ensuring the presence of appropriate competences and establishing appropriate governance practices to deploy solutions. This report...
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What factors influence perceived AI adoption by public manager...
Consultation
November 26, 2024
op.europa.eu
The adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in the public sector is now reaching a stage where, drawing on the experience of early pilots and adoptions, EU public administrations are starting to face the challenges o...
Open
Media
Prospective study on the future of the postal sector
Study
November 20, 2024
op.europa.eu
The study defines five future scenarios for the EU postal sector with a time horizon of 2040 to identify key challenges and market failures. The ‘baseline’ scenario focuses on the most ‘probable’ evolution of ...
Open
Internet
Neurotechnologies and the future of Internet governance
Policy Brief
November 12, 2024
op.europa.eu
1. Neurotechnologies are poised to disrupt relevant socioeconomic rights from healthcare to human identity, blurring the lines between mind, machine, and reality. The challenges they pose are unlike any seen before. 2...
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Media
Monitoring media pluralism in the digital era - Preliminary st...
Research Paper
October 25, 2024
op.europa.eu
In 2023 in Ukraine the legal regime of martial law continued to be enacted, accordingly a partial restriction of the right to freedom of expression was preserved. The Law of Ukraine “On Media” entered into force i...
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Media
Creativity that Pinning down emotion's effect on ad perfor...
Publication
May 8, 2024
dma.org.uk
Creativity that Pinning down emotion's effect on ad performance sparks response:
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Digital
2030 Digital Decade - Report on the state of the Digital Decad...
Report
October 22, 2024
op.europa.eu
This Communication contains the 2024 State of the Digital Decade report. It examines digital policy developments since the 2023 report and presents the EU’s progress towards achieving the agreed objectives and targe...
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Digital
Cryptograph products and services market analysis
Report
October 22, 2024
op.europa.eu
This report presents an analysis of the cryptography products and services market in the EU as it has evolved from the point of view of the cybersecurity market under the Cybersecurity Act. This analysis contributes t...
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Digital
The landscape of consent management tools - A data altruism pe...
Working Paper
October 15, 2024
op.europa.eu
The report discusses the landscape of consent management tools, with a focus on the specific needs of Registered Data Altruism Organisations (RDAOs). The study is aimed at policymakers that may want to develop or proc...
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Digital
The impact of the digital and green transitions on investment ...
Working Paper
October 9, 2024
op.europa.eu
Firms do not always invest at the optimal and most efficient level. This study examines whether investing in green and digital technologies tends to make the level of firms' investments more efficient or inefficient. ...
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Adopt AI study
Study
October 8, 2024
op.europa.eu
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is developing fast and the benefits of adopting AI are widely recognized. AI applications can contribute to better public services, e.g. by improving citizen-government interaction, enabli...
Open
Ai
Artificial Intelligence initial strategy and deployment roadma...
Publication
October 8, 2024
op.europa.eu
In October 2023, following a series of recent breakthroughs in the field of artificial intelligence (AI), the European Court of Auditors (ECA) started an internal reflection on its application within the institution w...
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Data protection
Latin America IP SME helpdesk - Mexico vs Europe
Report
October 7, 2024
op.europa.eu
In 2022, Mexico was the 13th largest partner for EU exports of goods and the 10th largest partner for EU exports of goods. Moreover, it is the 11th largest exporter in the world. Foreign trade is a higher percentage o...
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Proposal for a directive on adapting non-contractual civil lia...
Publication
September 25, 2024
op.europa.eu
In September 2022, the European Commission presented a proposal for a directive on adapting non-contractual civil liability rules to artificial intelligence (AILD), with an accompanying impact assessment. The European...
Open
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Competition in generative AI and virtual worlds
Policy Brief
September 24, 2024
op.europa.eu
Generative AI and virtual worlds technologies are set to have a profound impact on many industries. While they will bring many positive changes, they could also give rise to competition concerns. Some of these concern...
Open
Data protection
Regulation 1049/2001 on the right of access to documents, incl...
Working Paper
September 24, 2024
op.europa.eu
Upon request of the Committee on Petitions (PETI), the Policy Department for Citizens’ Rights and Constitutional Affairs commissioned the present study on Regulation 1049/2001 on access to documents with a twofold o...
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Digital
From Broad Unilateralism To Narrow Multilateralism In Semicond...
Policy Brief
September 12, 2024
diis.dk
From Broad Unilateralism To Narrow Multilateralism In Semiconductor Chip Controls
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The role of artificial intelligence in processing and generati...
Research Paper
August 5, 2024
europeandataportal.eu
The role of artificial intelligence in processing and generating new data - An exploration of legal and policy challenges in open data ecosystems
Open
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An introduction to large language models and their relevance f...
Policy Brief
September 15, 2024
op.europa.eu
This manual is a straightforward resource for data professionals of Statistical Offices, introducing the use of Large Language Models (LLMs) in the field of Official Statistics. It outlines how LLMs can tackle complex...
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Digital
Study to support the monitoring of the Declaration on Digital ...
Report
September 10, 2024
op.europa.eu
The European Declaration on Digital Rights and Principles encapsulates the EU's vision for a digitally transformed world that upholds European values. With its principles and commitments, the Declaration serves as a c...
Open
Media
Ecosystems of hate speech online in the EU - Israel-Hamas conf...
Policy Brief
September 6, 2024
op.europa.eu
Understanding the spread and impact of hate speech across different platforms and accounts is a powerful tool holding platforms accountable, informing policy interventions, and safeguarding civil discourse.
Open
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Summary of the scientific opinion on successful and timely upt...
Policy Brief
August 30, 2024
op.europa.eu
This one page summary provides the overview of main policy recommendations of the Group of Chief Scientific Advisors on use of AI in science (including providing access to high quality AI, respecting European Values) ...
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Ai
Mapping the use of artificial intelligence in priority sectors...
Publication
July 25, 2024
ceps.eu
Mapping the use of artificial intelligence in priority sectors and the competitiveness of Ukraine
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Digital
Going to the cloud - Why it matters for the EU public sector a...
Publication
August 27, 2024
op.europa.eu
The eu-LISA Industry Roundtable ‘Going to the cloud: why it matters for the EU public sector and how to make it work’ was held in Antwerp, Belgium, and streamed online. The event, organised in collaboration with t...
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Cyber insuranceModels and methods and the use of AI
Publication
August 25, 2024
op.europa.eu
Research and innovation (R&I) are important indicators for a society to measure progress, growth and development in any field. But progress and growth in our increasingly digital society cannot be achieved without tru...
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China's approach to AI standardisation - State-guided but ...
Policy Brief
August 21, 2024
fiia.fi
China's approach to AI standardisation - State-guided but enterprise-led
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Cyber insurance Models and methods and the use of AI
Study
August 16, 2024
op.europa.eu
Research and innovation (R&I) are important indicators for a society to measure progress, growth and development in any field. But progress and growth in our increasingly digital society cannot be achieved without tru...
Open
Digital
Fair MusE releases Policy Brief on fairness in the EU music ec...
Press Release
July 11, 2024
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Authored by leading experts, this document advocates for fairness, equity, and sustainability in digital music platforms.
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Going beyond the AI Act: Time for a more holistic approach acr...
Policy Brief
June 18, 2024
epc.eu
Going beyond the AI Act: Time for a more holistic approach across Europe?
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