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Survey participants emphasised the need for regulation and oversight to ensure AI in aviation remains safe, explainable and certification-ready.
Researchers 3D-print ion traps that capture ions ten times more efficiently, opening the door to larger, scalable quantum computers.
A new ITU blueprint highlights urgent global investment needed to connect the remaining 2.6 billion people offline.
Proposed rules under the FIEA would introduce stronger enforcement, regulate brokerages, and curb scams, aiming to enhance investor protection in Japan’s crypto market.
Although many experts long rejected the dead internet theory, Sam Altman’s observation about AI bots has renewed discussion over the balance of real and artificial voices.
Digital euro is planned to enhance Europe’s payment system resilience while ensuring access for all citizens, including those with disabilities or limited digital literacy.
Critics warn that relying heavily on AI for mission-critical coding could expose Coinbase to bugs and vulnerabilities affecting billions in digital assets.
The partnership gives PayPal customers advanced AI tools for search and browsing, with added cash back and subscription management benefits.
With a total investment of around €40 million, including EU co-funding, the project aims to enhance network capacity, redundancy, and resilience for the Nordics’ booming data centers and AI hubs.
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From internet applications to quantum computing, we focus on advanced and emerging digital technologies which are increasingly reshaping our economies and societies.
Clusters of Policy topics
We unpack digital policy by exploring over 50 topics – from access and sustainable development to network security and the future of work – classified in 7 clusters.
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Follow some of the most important digital policy processes, from the EU's work on the Digital Services Act/Digital Markets Act to the UN Cybercrime Ad Hoc Committee.