EU Digital & Tech

As of today, Booking must comply with the Digital Markets Act obligations. This means that hotels, car rentals and other service providers can: 🔹Offer better prices & conditions on other channels than Booking.com 🔹Develop more innovative deals and tailored offers 🔹Compete under fairer conditions Discover how the #DMA is helping hotels and other travel service providers to position themselves more competitively on the market: https://europa.eu/!RhXnNY

Calling on AI systems’ providers, businesses, national authorities, academia, research institutions, and civil society! Take part in the consultation concerning future guidelines on AI Act prohibitions and AI system definition. This initiative will help gather additional practical examples to feed into the guidelines and provide further clarity on the aspects and use cases that pose unacceptable risks under the AI Act. Your contribution will help shape robust frameworks against prohibited AI practices, thus ensuring a future where technology serves people, not the other way around. Find out more information and share your views by 11 December 2024: https://europa.eu/!qD4wX7 #AIAct #AIinEurope #DigitalEU

🌞 Olá Lisbon!   We're back at Web Summit!    ✨ When it comes to making business & living easier, we have seen how important digital technology is.    🤓 As of tomorrow, come find us at the European Health and Digital Executive Agency (HaDEA) stand (E304) and discover which #DigitalEU opportunities are there for your project or business.    Mark our masterclasses in your agenda:   ▪️ 12 November, 11-11:45 (Lisbon time): AI in Europe: Unlocking Opportunities for Your Business ▪️ 13 November, 11-11:45 (Lisbon time): Empowering Startups: Exploring the EU Digital ID Wallet ▪️ 13 November, 14:30 – 15:15 (Lisbon time): EU funding for AI projects   Join us in making this Europe's Digital Decade 🇪🇺 together! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dzQh7zZj   #WebSummit #AIAct #EUDigitalIdentity

🚀 AI factories are on their way to take off!   The first 7 proposals to build AI factories around existing or new EU supercomputers were submitted by 15 Member States and two associated participating countries (Norway and Turkey).   These AI Factories are aimed to create a thriving European ecosystem for training advanced AI models and developing AI solutions.   While boosting AI innovation across the EU, they will be offering cutting-edge resources to European AI startups, industry and researchers.   Learn more on the AI factories and next steps: https://europa.eu/!DCkQnW.   #AIinEurope #AIAct #DigitalEU

Here's your weekly #DigitalDigest: 🔹 Apple’s iPadOS must align with all obligations under the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), enforcing fair competition and enhanced consumer choice in the tech ecosystem. Compliance ensures transparency and protects user interests within digital markets. 🔗 https://europa.eu/!ydKBnv 🔹 New calls worth €323 million to accelerate the development of digital infrastructure across Europe under the Connecting Europe Facility. This funding will enhance connectivity, ensuring more robust digital foundations for future innovation. 🔗 https://europa.eu/!ybwhDJ 🔹 Europe’s Chips Competence Centres are set to launch, building essential skills in semiconductor technology. These hubs will be instrumental in advancing Europe’s role in the semiconductor sector, ensuring resilience in tech innovation and supply. 🔗 https://europa.eu/!kp4gdN 🔹 Mark your calendars for the Safer Internet Forum on November 21. This year’s theme is "Where’s the harm?"—focused on protecting young users from inappropriate content and online bullying. Join the conversation and contribute to creating a safer online space for everyone. 🔗 https://europa.eu/!DqDbf4 🔹 DG Connect returns to Web Summit 2024 (Nov 11-14), bringing insights and resources for startups and businesses eager to leverage EU digital policies and funding. Don’t miss this chance to explore growth avenues in the EU digital landscape. 🔗 https://europa.eu/!F4jXjB #DigitalEU #WebSummit2024 #DigitalMarketsAct #CEFDigital

Online bullying has an offline impact. And it can't be undone. Today is the International day against violence and bullying at school including cyberbullying. In Europe, about 1 in 10 children becomes a victim of online bullying every month. The EU is working to protect children from harmful content online, empowering them with the skills to safely navigate the digital world. Discover more about how the BIK+ strategy is fostering digital safe spaces for children and youngsters: https://europa.eu/!W9kbTJ.

🏥 Over 90% of Europeans agree that citizens should be able to manage their own health data. But, how close are we to achieving universal access to electronic health records in Europe? Check the latest #EUDataCrunch on e-health & discover how EU patients are being empowered through digital health. More info: https://europa.eu/!kxRTwt #DigitalEU #HealthUnion

Apple must ensure its operating system iPadOS complies with all relevant obligations under the Digital Markets Act. Which obligations are we talking about? For example, Apple must allow: ☑️ users to set the default web browser of their choice on iPadOS ☑️ alternative app stores on this operating system ☑️ accessory devices, like headphones and smart pens, to effectively access iPadOS features In April 2024, Apple’s iPadOS was added to the list of core platform services for which Apple is designated as gatekeeper. Since then, Apple had six months to ensure full compliance of iPadOS with the DMA obligations. Find out more: https://europa.eu/!ydKBnv #DMA #DigitalMarketsAct #DigitalEU 

Here's your weekly #DigitalDigest: 🔹 €127 Million EU Investment for Future Smart Networks The Smart Networks and Services Joint Undertaking (SNS JU) announced a €127 million funding boost for 6G and next-gen communications projects. This investment will advance strategic areas like microelectronics, sustainability, AI integration, cybersecurity, and more. 🔗 https://europa.eu/!9pDtxJ 🔹 New headquarter for the ECCC, The European Cybersecurity Competence Centre The European Cybersecurity Competence Centre (ECCC) will continue its work to support innovation & industrial policy in cybersecurity in the EU, from the new headquarters located in the Universitatea POLITEHNICA din București, Romania. 🔹 Public Consultation on Platform Data Access for Researchers The European Commission has launched a public consultation on the draft delegated act under the Digital Services Act (DSA), focusing on access to online platform data for vetted researchers. Share your thoughts here. 🔗 https://europa.eu/!8q9Y9T 🔹 Commission Hosts Compliance Workshop with Booking On November 25, the European Commission will hold a technical workshop with third-party stakeholders to gather feedback on the compliance measures Booking.com has implemented to meet Digital Markets Act (DMA) standards for online intermediation services. 🔗 https://europa.eu/!g3QH8k 🔹 Join Us at Web Summit in Lisbon! We’ll be at the Web Summit starting November 11, with panels on AI and the EU Digital Identity Wallet. #DigitalEU #WebSummit #AI #DSA #DMA #AIAct #EUHaveYourSay

🛡️ The European Cybersecurity Competence Centre (ECCC) has a new home!   The new headquarters are located in the Polytechnic University of Bucharest, Romania.   The fully established Centre aims to enhance the EU's strategic autonomy in cybersecurity and strengthen critical infrastructures while boosting the competitiveness of EU industry, SMEs, and start-ups globally.   Since its establishment, the ECCC has invested over €600 million in cybersecurity projects and other capacity-building actions across Europe, with an additional €400 million expected to be invested by 2027, under the Digital Europe and Horizon Europe Programmes.    🔗 Read more: https://lnkd.in/dhKMhVzY   #CyberSecEU #DigitalEU #HorizonEU #DigitalEUProgramme