Some of the statements below may seem comical or delusional, but they are from scientific studies funded by European money. If you want to know the origin of this research, just visit the more information link at the bottom of this page. We keep hearing about all the mind-blowing things AI can do to […]
Read MoreEU adapts product liability rules to digital age and circular economy
New product liability rules have entered into force, reflecting the increasing digital features of products and the growing circular economy. The EU’s product liability regime was established in 1985 to compensate those who have suffered physical injury or property damage due to a defective product. Since then, technological developments, new circular economy business models and ever-more […]
Read MoreEU and Africa strengthen cooperation on digital transformation
The European Commission and Smart Africa took a further step in supporting the digital transformation of the African continent together. The Commission Services and Smart Africa signed an Administrative Arrangement to enhance cooperation and support a human-centric digital transformation of Africa. The partnership was formalised during a high-level roundtable discussion with European and African government […]
Read MoreSpain among the largest recipients of grants to support research excellence
The European Research Council (ERC) has awarded its Consolidation Grants to 328 researchers from across Europe. These grants, totalling €678 million, aim to support outstanding scientists and academics in setting up their independent research teams and developing their most promising scientific ideas. The funding is provided through the EU’s Horizon Europe programme. Spain is the […]
Read MoreWhat did ancient cities smell like?
The aroma of our societies evolves with changing trends, technologies – and hygiene. What would a time traveller from 2024 notice first about cities from previous centuries? Our expert Inger Leemans sniffs out the answers. “The first thing you probably would notice is that you can smell better,” says Leemans, a researcher based at the […]
Read MorePromoting radiation research that benefits science and society
RadoNorm is engaging citizens in research related to testing and mitigating carcinogenic radon in high-risk areas. Its aim is to enhance protection against risks stemming from exposure to the radioactive gas. The EU-funded RadoNorm project was launched with the goal of achieving effective radiation protection based on better scientific evidence and social considerations. The project […]
Read MoreCommission closes antitrust investigation into Apple’s rules for e-book/audiobook app developers
The Commission has decided to close its antitrust investigation into Apple’s allegedly anti-competitive behaviour in some of the terms it applies to developers of competing e-book/audiobook apps for the use of its App Store in the European Economic Area. On 16 June 2020, the Commission opened an antitrust investigation into (i) Apple’s rules imposing mandatory […]
Read More350 experts meet in Seville today to boost the visibility of EU-funded AI project
More than 350 communication managers from across Europe have gathered in Seville, Spain, from 20-22 November to explore innovative strategies to improve the communication and visibility of EU-funded projects on the ground. This meeting, organised in the framework of the INFORM EU network, will highlight the potential of Artificial Intelligence as a possible paradigm shift […]
Read MoreCommission publishes first draft Code of Practice for general-purpose artificial intelligence
The Commission has today published the first draft of the Code of Practice for general-purpose artificial intelligence (AI). The draft was prepared by independent experts appointed by the AI Office as chairs and vice-chairs of the four working groups of the Code of Practice for General Purpose AI. This first draft is based on contributions […]
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