EU Digital & Tech

🩺 How can AI & digital technologies support cancer diagnosis? The European Federation for Cancer Images (EUCAIM) will support researchers, innovators, and clinicians by providing a digital infrastructure for cancer-related images and data. This platform will support the development of AI tools that aim to enhance cancer treatment and diagnosis. Features of the infrastructure are: 🔹 Already 200,000 images uploaded 🔹 At least 50 AI tools implemented by 2026 🔹 Currently 38 datasets including 9 cancer types available 🔹 Minimum 30 data providers from 15 countries by the end of 2026 In general, the EUCAIM project will help to drive the digital transformation of the European health sector and improve cross-border collaboration in the field of AI and cancer-treatment. 🔗 Find out more about the EUCAIM success story: https://europa.eu/!DMx8YD #DigitalEU #DigitalEUProgramme #CancerImaging #AI #Data #eHealth

Four microchips projects = boundless tech opportunities! The EU and the Republic of Korea (ROK) are announcing today the selection of four jointly supported projects that will advance heterogeneous integration (technologies combining multiple components onto one chip) and neuromorphic (technologies imitating the functioning of the human brain) computing technologies. These projects will also facilitate collaboration between research and innovation players in both regions and foster cooperation in projects aligned with mutual interests. The selected projects are co-funded by the Chips Joint Undertaking under Horizon Europe, and the National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF). The total investment is around €12 million, of which half comes from the EU and the other half from the NRF over three years. Learn more on the projects: https://europa.eu/!3bTNdM   #DigitalEU #EUChipsAct #Semiconductor #EU #ROK

The EU & Ukraine held yesterday the third Cyber Dialogue in Brussels. Amid the continues Russian aggression against Ukraine & Ukraine’s start of accession talks to the EU, both parties agreed to further deepen cooperation on cyber security. During the dialogue, the EU and Ukraine underlined their strong commitment to the UN framework of responsible state behaviour in cyberspace, grounded in the application of international law and norms of responsible state behaviour. They agreed to further strengthen cooperation on cyber diplomacy in international fora. The EU has significantly stepped up its cyber support to Ukraine since the beginning of the unprovoked and unjustified Russian war of aggression in February 2022 and is committed to continue to support Ukraine to strengthen its cyber resilience, reinforce interaction and support on prevention, detection, deterrence and response to cyber threats, notably as regards critical infrastructure and networks. Read more: https://europa.eu/!g3CjyW #StandWithUkraine #DigitalEU #Cybersecurity #Cyber #Ukraine #EU

👩💻👨💻 Digital technology has become essential to professional success & education of youth. On today’s World Youth Skills Day, we highlight the importance of digital skills for all young Europeans. Nowadays, more than 90% of jobs across all sectors in Europe require at least basic digital knowledge. This is why the EU is investing in training the current and future workforce with programmes like the Digital Education Action Plan. The need for digital skills will only increase in the future and a digitally skilled workforce will strengthen Europe’s competitiveness in the world. Learn more about the Digital Skills initiative: https://europa.eu/!YfcMFM #DigitalEU #DigitalSkills #WorldYouthSkillsDay

🔇 How can we counter online disinformation? The European Digital Media Observatory is building an interdisciplinary network consisting of 14 hubs across Europe to detect, analyse & expose disinformation. They connect related expert communities and provide support to authorities & media. Concrete examples of national & multination hub activities are: 🔹 Newsletters & analysis of disinformation 🔹 Podcast & video campaigns 🔹 Training for different stakeholders on how to tackle disinformation 🔹 Supporting local authorities in developing effective responses to disinformation All of this helps to safeguard democracy. 🔗 Find out more about the EDMO success story: https://europa.eu/!FHD4TX #DigitalEUProgramme #DigitalEU #Tech #EDMO #Disinformation

Here's your weekly #DigitalDigest: 🔞 Adult content platform XNXX will have to comply with the #DSA obligations to protect users online within four months. → https://europa.eu/!XMHkDv 📲 Ensuring that refugees can stay connected: one year roaming extension for affordable calls to and from #Ukraine. → https://europa.eu/!HGjNdx 🤖 AI factories: making Europe's supercomputers available to innovative #AI startups to train their AI models. → https://europa.eu/!HXyQtH

🔔 New updates under the Digital Services Act 🔔   Today, the European Commission sent preliminary findings under the DSA to X on the proceedings opened in December 2023.   In our preliminary findings, we found that X is in breach of the DSA in key transparency areas, and in particular with regards to dark patterns, advertising transparency and data access for researchers.   Find out more on the preliminary findings and the next steps: https://europa.eu/!CGPVCV #DigitalServicesAct #DSA #DigitalEU #EU

📱📞 Roaming for Ukraine continues! The European Commission welcomed the fifth prolongation for another year of the voluntary agreement for affordable calls to and from Ukraine. The agreement between 22 European and seven Ukrainian telecommunications operators will ensure that refugees from Ukraine can stay connected across borders. Free roaming for Ukraine allows those seeking shelter in Europe to reach family and friends in Ukraine, and vice versa, use Internet and access reliable information. This has been made possible by the signatories, who have committed to mutually lowering their rates to connect calls across borders. The Commission encourages all operators to join the agreement. Find out more information: https://europa.eu/!76yhmx   #StandWithUkraine #DigitalEU #Roaming #Ukraine #EU

𝐎𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭. XNXX is the latest website to be named a ‘Very Large Online Platform’ under the Digital Services Act, the EU’s online platforms rulebook. But what does it mean and what are the next steps? This adult content platform had reported to have 105 million monthly users in the EU, which is above the DSA threshold of 45 million monthly users for designation as a VLOP. In December 2023, the Commission designated three other adult content platforms as VLOPs: Pornhub, Stripchat and XVideos. Following today's designation, XNXX will have to comply with the most stringent rules under the DSA within 4 months of its notification. This includes obligations to adopt specific measures to protect users, including minors, from harmful content, address the dissemination of illegal content and to duly assess and mitigate any systemic risks stemming from the platform’s services. Since 17 February 2024, all online platforms, including XNXX, have already had to comply with the general obligations under the DSA. Read more: https://europa.eu/!XMHkDv #DigitalServicesAct #DSA #DigitalEU #VLOP #EU

A crucial step towards Europe becoming a global leader in AI innovation. Today, the amendment to the EuroHPC Regulation to set up AI factories enters into force, enabling the creation of a new pillar of activities for the EuroHPC Joint Undertaking (EuroHPC JU). The AI Factories will consist of dedicated AI-supercomputers to facilitate fast machine learning, in particular for the training of General Purpose AI (GPAI) models, which require significant computing capacity. Expected to be deployed in 2025, the AI factories will also offer a one-stop shop for startups and innovators and enable the development of powerful GPAI models to underpin a variety of emerging AI applications. This will also play a key role in boosting European excellence in AI and that ensuring Europe leads the way in global advances, ensuring responsible and ethical innovation. More information: https://europa.eu/!HXyQtH #AIinEurope #EuroHPC #DigitalEU #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #AIAct #HPC