Last April 22, the Commission invites stakeholders to bring their practical experience to shape clear, accessible EU rules on general-purpose AI (GPAI) models in a targeted consultation that will contribute to the upcoming Commission guidelines. The guidelines will clarify key concepts underlying the provisions in the AI Act on GPAI models. Upcoming guidelines will give […]
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“AI Continent”, the Commission’s ambitious Action Plan
AI Factories are open and dynamic AI ecosystems built around the public network of world-leading EuroHPC supercomputers in Europe. They support the EU’s AI research and industrial ecosystem by bringing together the necessary ingredients – computing power, data and talent – to create cutting-edge and reliable AI models and applications. They foster collaboration across Europe, […]
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Commission to invest €1.3 billion in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and digital skills
The Commission will allocate €1.3 billion for the deployment of critical technologies that are strategically important for the future of Europe and the continent’s tech sovereignty through the Digital Europe Programme (DIGITAL) work programme for 2025 to 2027 adopted on March 28th. The work programme focuses on the deployment of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its uptake […]
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Eurostat has released an enhanced version of its “My region”
Eurostat released last March 27th an enhanced version of its ‘My region’ data visualisation tool, making it easier and quicker to learn more about your region and how it compares to others in the EU and in EFTA countries. This tool is the perfect entry point for everyone interested in data about regions: it can be used to get […]
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A team from the Representation of the European Commission in Spain visits the facilities of ENAIRE’s Control Center in Madrid
On 25 March, a group from the European Commission and the Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities visited the facilities of the ENAIRE Control Centre in Madrid to see first-hand projects demonstrating how NextGenerationEU funds support the development of the Single European Sky, through the Spanish Strategic Aerospace Project (PERTE Aerospace) of the Recovery, Transformation […]
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The deployment of AI to strengthen competitiveness is debated
The contribution of regions and cities to boost European competitiveness and efforts to make Artificial Intelligence work for all citizens were the main focus of the meeting of the Commission for Economic Policy (ECON) on 10 March. Use of AI in public administration In efforts to improve Europe’s competitiveness, advanced technologies and AI are […]
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Boosting battery performance through advanced modelling tools
The EU-funded NEMO project is developing solutions for batteries that are safer, longer-lasting and more efficient. In a world where enhanced battery performance and safety are becoming more and more urgent, current battery management systems fall short of the mark. Enter the NEMO project, launched in 2023 to redefine the state of the art in […]
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STEP mobilises over €15 billion to boost investments in Europe in its first year
Today, the Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform (STEP) celebrates its first year in action for the development and manufacturing of critical technologies in Europe. Over the past year, STEP has pooled the investment firepower of 11 EU programmes, mobilising over €15 billion to support Europe’s competitiveness in three strategic sectors: digital technologies and deep-tech innovation, clean and resource-efficient technologies, […]
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Giving Europe the edge in AI advancements
After the success of its first call for innovative projects advancing AI at the edge, dAIEDGE now launches its second open call. The EU-funded dAIEDGE project has just launched its second open call to support research projects developing solutions that leverage the power of AI at the edge. Through such calls, dAIEDGE is uniting leading […]
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