Europe can't achieve AI prosperity on the data of others
If European data is not available to train AI models, then it stands to reason that any European AI experience will be crummy, inaccurate, or reflect poor public data.
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Europe’s AI regulatory sandboxes need improvement
After introducing the AI Act, regulatory sandboxes have become an EU’s poster child measure aimed at both helping European innovators with compliance questions, as well as provide a safe space to test and innovate, in accordance with rules and procedures.
BRICS in the global tech wall: will the US and EU hit the snooze button again?
The BRICS coalition (currently including Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Iran, Egypt, Ethiopia, and the United Arab Emirates) has been increasingly vocalizing its position on its own tech sovereignty.
Digital Networks Act, digital network fees & extending telco rules to digital services: what to expect in 2025?
One of the key agenda points for the upcoming Polish Presidency of the Council of the European Union (starting on the January 1, 2025) will be the Digital Networks Act (DNA). The Polish objective is to have an orientation debate and progress report.
Letter to Henna Virkkunen in anticipation of Parliament hearings next week
[This is a repost of CCC Europe's letter to VP & Commissioner-designate for Technological sovereignty, security, and democracy Henna Virkkunen in anticipation of European Parliament hearings next week.]
Post US election: let's not bury the future of transatlantic tech cooperation yet
After the U.S. election, some Europeans are calling for greater EU digital sovereignty. Amid global challenges and a shift from a rules-based international order, the EU and U.S. now need to restart constructive dialogue on tech cooperation.
The EU’s proposals do not match its words on tech overregulation
Talk of red tape’s adverse effects on European tech is becoming popular in Brussels. EU's policymakers hailed former ECB Chief Mario Draghi’s report and subsequent comments on European lack of competitiveness in the tech sector.
What can the EU learn from Ukraine’s digital transformation?
Since Russia's aggression began, Ukraine's Ministry of Digital Transformation has gained attention for its cutting-edge, user-friendly e-government solutions that ensure service continuity and set a global standard. Here’s a look at initiatives the EU can learn from
5G rollout vs uptake in the EU: challenges ahead
The rollout and adoption of 5G technology in the European Union are essential for the region's digital future. This technology enables advancements in healthcare, smart cities, and connected vehicles. While the European dialogue lately revolves around the rollout and additional investments needed, the consumer uptake issues often are
Infinite scroll and auto-play unjustly under fire
About a year ago, the European Parliament addressed once again the now mainstream concern of the "addictiveness" of social media, claiming that features such as infinite scroll and auto-playing videos are to blame for hocking users to their apps.
EU Tech Loop wrap-up: October 2024
With Commissioners-designate soon heading into European Parliament committee hearings and the entire College of Commissioners expected to be approved by early December, the EU tech industry—and consumers—are eagerly awaiting to see what comes next.
All eyes on the upcoming Polish presidency of the Council of EU: a window of opportunity for a change in tech regulation
With the tumultuous Hungarian presidency of the Council of the EU slowly coming to an end, all eyes are now on the next — Polish one.