We sent a new request for information to Meta under the Digital Services Act.
After Meta discontinued CrowdTangle and its election monitoring tools, we seek clarity on their compliance for researcher data access and plans for updating election and civic discourse monitoring tools.
The Company must provide information – and possibly remedies to the raised issues – by 6 September 2024, or face potential fines.
Read more: https://europa.eu/!MTBKvR
#EU #DSA
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⛔️Warning War Crimes Video⛔️
⚠️⛔️Death Of Geneva Convention: Horrific video appears to show execution of Ukrainian PoWs by Russian invading fighters (CNN News VIDEO) #Ukraine #Press #ICC #ICJ #Hague #ECHR #PACE #CoE #USA #US #UK #EU #NATO #GenevaConvention #News #UnitedStates #EuropeanUnion #UnitedKingdom #russiaUkraineWar #10yrInvasionofUkraine
#Article7 #Article7HungaryNow
🟢 Powering on AI factories.
Today, we are launching a rolling call for AI factories, which will help secure our position at the forefront of artificial intelligence.
These factories, created around the European High-Performance Computing supercomputers, will bring together computing power, data, and European talent.
The EU AI Act has pioneered safe and trustworthy #AI. Next is making Europe a global leader in this transformative technology.
ℹ️ Here’s how: https://europa.eu/!qy7HRp
🇪🇺 🇺🇦 Relentless Russian attacks mean Ukraine needs continued EU support.
Today, President von der Leyen met with President Zelenskyy in 🇺🇦 Kyiv.
She announced the proposal of an exceptional Macro-Financial Assistance loan of up to €35 billion for Ukraine.
This package, backed by the extraordinary profits from immobilised Russian assets, supports the EU-G7 contribution of up to €45 billion for Ukraine's recovery and resilience.
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We've signed the Council of Europe Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence – the first legally binding international agreement on #AI.
It aligns with our AI Act to ensure AI is compatible with human rights, democracy, and rule of law while fostering innovation and trust.
ℹ️ More: https://europa.eu/!6yyygq
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⛔️🇩🇪Germany’s ‘Bild’ guilty of spreading Russian disinformation propaganda: President Zelensky's office denies Bilds fake report that victory plan includes ceasefire along existing lines (more) https://kyivindependent.com/zelenskys-office-denies-report-that-peace-plan-includes-ceasefire/ #Ukraine #Mastodon #Germany #Press #USA #US #UK #EU #NATO #News #UnitedStates #EuropeanUnion #UnitedKingdom #russiaUkraineWar #10yrInvasionofUkraine
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🔴🇺🇸U.S. officials begin spreading misinformation by purposefully confusing Ukraine’s “Victory Plan” with Ukraine’s “Peace Plan” - Victory Plan DOES NOT REPLACE THE Peace Plan as confused or malicious U.S. officials claim (more) https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/09/17/7475568/ #Ukraine #Press #USA #US #UK #EU #mastodon #NATO #News #UnitedStates #EuropeanUnion #UnitedKingdom #russiaUkraineWar #10yrInvasionofUkraine
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The young scientists of the future are in 🇵🇱 Katowice this week.
👨🔬 For the European Union Contest for Young Scientists, where scientists aged 14 to 20 explored diverse topics from exoplanets to cancer treatments.
👩🔬 For the EU TalentOn, where researchers aged between 21 and 35 address the most pressing issues, from cancer prevention to climate change.
The winners get scholarships, visits to institutions like CERN and ESA, and monetary prizes.
Inspiring the next generation. For #EUScience.
“30% of EU startup businesses that had grown to be valued at more than €1bn—known as unicorns—had moved abroad, and mostly to list on stock markets in the US.”
– “hard-hitting report by the former Italian prime minister Mario Draghi”, 2024
https://www.theguardian.com/world/article/2024/sep/09/eu-mario-draghi-report-spending-boost
“Have you heard about Silicon Valley’s unpaid research and development department? It’s called the EU.”
– Me, 2019
And what I told them at the #EU parliament, also in 2019: https://ar.al/2019/11/29/the-future-of-internet-regulation-at-the-european-parliament/
Social engineering – heard of it? 🎯
Attackers are becoming more creative, engineering scams that exploit your trust and trick individuals, businesses, and organisations into sharing sensitive information.
On the occasion of the European #CyberSecMonth, remember to stay vigilant online and boost your skills to spot these manipulative tactics.
From hype to reality.
Trustworthy, ethical, and responsible Artificial Intelligence can help Europe grow, improve public services, and solve societal problems.
This summer, we asked for your input on several issues, from transparency to copyright-related rules.
We will use the nearly 430 submissions received from industry, academia and civil society to finalise our Code of Practice for general-purpose AI and support the work of the AI Office.
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⛔️🇺🇸Trump refuses to say Ukraine should win the war, and that he fears Putin’s nukes, during debate (ABC News VIDEO) #Ukraine #Press #USA #Mastodon #US #UK #EU #NATO #News #UnitedStates #EuropeanUnion #UnitedKingdom #russiaUkraineWar #10yrInvasionofUkraine
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🇦🇹 🇨🇿 🇵🇱 🇷🇴 🇸🇰 Europe is by your side in this difficult moment.
Today, President von der Leyen is in 🇵🇱 Wrocław to visit the areas recently affected by heavy floods and rains in Central Europe.
She also discussed the response with the leaders of Poland, Czechia, Slovakia, and Austria.
Through the EU Civil Protection Mechanism, the EU is working to provide emergency equipment.
When the time comes, we will be ready to help rebuild.
This is #EUSolidarity.
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🇪🇺⚖️ Today is a good day for European citizens, tax justice, and fair competition.
In its final judgment, @Curia has confirmed our 2016 decision that Ireland granted illegal aid to Apple, requiring the release of up to 13 billion euros in unpaid taxes.
The court has also upheld our decision against Google for abusing its dominant position by favouring its own comparison shopping service and the resulting €2.4 billion fine.
ℹ️ https://europa.eu/!Dy3ndR
#EU
✔ For a Tobacco-Free Generation by 2040.
We are recommending that EU countries extend smoke-free environment policies to electronic cigarettes and other new products like heated tobacco.
Also, smoke-free environments should cover outdoor recreational areas such as public playgrounds, amusement parks and swimming pools.
These measures will protect people, especially children, from the effects of second-hand smoke.
More ➡ https://europa.eu/!4HPPXn
⛔️🇳🇱As Russian bombs rain down on Ukrainian children, Netherlands struggling to complete Patriot system pledged to Ukraine months ago according to Dutch defense minister (more) https://kyivindependent.com/netherlands-to-sent-3-patriot-launchers-to-ukraine-soon-defense-minister-says/ #Ukraine #Netherlands #Mastodon #Press #USA #US #UK #EU #NATO #News #UnitedStates #EuropeanUnion #UnitedKingdom #russiaUkraineWar #10yrInvasionofUkraine
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⛔️🇲🇽U.S. Southern Border Now Russian Spy Entry Point: Russia intensifies intelligence in collaborative Mexico to influence support for Ukraine (more) https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/09/23/7476303/ #Ukraine #Mastodon #Texas #Arizona #California #NewMexico #America #Press #BorderPatrol #Border #USA #US #UK #EU #NATO #News #UnitedStates #EuropeanUnion #UnitedKingdom #russiaUkraineWar #Mexico #MexicoIsTheEnemy #10yrInvasionofUkraine
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We have requested information from YouTube, Snapchat, and TikTok about the design of their recommender systems under the Digital Services Act.
YouTube and Snapchat need to detail their algorithms’ parameters and their role in amplifying risks, including users' mental well-being and protection of minors.
TikTok must explain measures against manipulation and risks to elections, media pluralism, and civic discourse.
ℹ️ More: https://europa.eu/!WpdMQY
#DSA #EU
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Europe’s next quantum leap: LUMI-Q.
A new European quantum computer will be built in Czechia with 🇨🇿 🇫🇮 🇸🇪 🇩🇰 🇵🇱 🇳🇴 🇩🇪 🇧🇪 🇳🇱 under the EuroHPC Joint Undertaking.
Its star-shaped topology will enable the execution of very complex quantum algorithms, adding a new architecture to the European quantum computing ecosystem.
LUMI-Q will be available to European users in science, industry, and the public sector.
Europe can lead the way to federated, secure quantum computing ➡ https://europa.eu/!XPyNcD
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Europe’s vision for AI: prioritising people, safeguarding rights.
Nearly 1,000 attendees, including AI providers, industry leaders, civil society members, academics, and experts will virtually gather today to begin drafting the first Code of Practice for general-purpose AI models.
They will discuss transparency, copyright, and mitigation measures, among others, helping us in detailing the AI Act rules.
The final Code will be unveiled in April 2025.
⛔️⚠️AFU military command refute ongoing Western and Ukrainian media pro-Russian disinformation campaign: No battles are occurring anywhere in Dnipropetrovsk region (more) https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-ato/4011863-ukrainian-military-no-battles-in-dnipropetrovsk-region.html #Ukraine #Mastodon #NYT #KyivIndependent #WashingtonPost #Germany #France #Italy #OSCE #PACE #SouthKorea #Press #News #Taiwan #Media #Japan #USA #US #UK #EU #NATO #UnitedStates #UnitedKingdom
#EuropeanUnion #russiaUkraineWar
#11yrInvasionofUkraine #RussiaIsATerroristState #TrumpIsARussianAsset
⛔️🇺🇸Russian asset Hegseth and Republicans intentionally paused defensive aide to Ukraine to protect civilians despite Pentagon finding aid wouldn't hurt US readiness, NBC reports (more) https://kyivindependent.com/hegseth-paused-ukraine-weapons-despite-pentagon-findings-aid-wouldnt-hurt-us-readiness-nbc-reports-06-2025/ #Ukraine #Mastodon #Brussels #SHAPE #Germany #France #Italy #OSCE #PACE #CoE #SouthKorea #Press #News #Taiwan #Media #Japan #USA #US #UK #EU #NATO #UnitedStates #UnitedKingdom
#EuropeanUnion #russiaUkraineWar
#11yrInvasionofUkraine
#RussiaIsATerroristState #TrumpIsARussianAsset
Discover the cities redefining urban living with cutting-edge innovation competing for the top spots at the 2024 iCapital prize 👇
🏙️ European Capital of Innovation:
🇫🇮 Espoo
🇮🇹 Turin
🇬🇧 West Midlands Combined Authority
✨ Rising Innovative City:
🇵🇹 Braga
🇦🇹 Linz
🇫🇮 Oulu
These cities are shaping more sustainable, inclusive, and resilient urban environments by embedding innovation into the fabric of daily life.
Winners will be announced on 13 November 2024.
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Apple must provide free and effective interoperability to third-party developers and businesses with hardware and software features controlled by iOS and iPadOS.
Today, we've initiated two specification proceedings to assist Apple in complying with its interoperability obligations under the Digital Markets Act.
Press release: http://europa.eu/!wKPpFH
Nearly 26 million EU small and medium enterprises employ 90 million people.
Our latest #Eurobarometer reveals that 93% adopt resource-efficiency measures like saving energy, reducing waste, and recycling.
The new findings will guide our efforts to help them go greener.
Discover them ➡ https://europa.eu/!wrXTty
