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The EU’s €1.3 Billion Tech Makeover

How Europe is Building a Digital Future That Feels Like Magic (But Isn’t Magic at All) You’re sipping coffee, scrolling through your phone, and suddenly a notification pops up - “Your AI-powered toaster just learned to brew better coffee.” Sounds absurd?   Well, the European Union just poured €1.3 billion into making tech like this not absurd. No, they’re not funding toasters (yet). But they are funding a digital revolution that could make your life smoother, safer, and even a little magical. EU's Digital Shaping - Tomorrow's Tech Horizon  This is the Digital Europe Programme (DIGITAL) - the EU’s €8.1 billion masterplan to turn Europe into a tech-savvy powerhouse by 2027. Think of it as a giant “tech upgrade” for businesses and citizens, with a focus on artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and digital skills. And guess what? The coffee part? It’s closer than you think.   AI Isn’t Just for Robots Anymore: How Generative AI Could Save Your Grandma’s Doctor’s Visit ...

EU Adopts OECD Definition for AI in AI Act

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been the subject of intense debate and scrutiny over the past few years. The European Union (EU) has recognized the need for legislation to regulate AI to ensure that it does not cause harm to individuals or society as a whole. The EU's AI Act is a legislative proposal that seeks to regulate AI based on its capacity to cause harm. One of the most politically sensitive parts of the file is the definition of AI, which will define the scope of the EU's AI rulebook. EU Adopts OECD Definition for AI in AI Act On March 3, 2023, representatives of the European Parliament's political groups working on the AI Act reached a political agreement on the definition of AI. The EU Parliament agreed to adopt the definition used by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). The definition states that "Artificial intelligence system (AI system) means a machine-based system that is designed to operate with varying levels of...