European AI factories: using massive computing facilities

Views: 10The European High Performance Computing Joint Undertaking, EuroHPC has selected seven proposals to establish and operate the first AI Factories across Europe. This is a major milestone for Europe in building a thriving digital system to train advanced AI models and develop AI solutions. AI models and systems are expected to develop the EU-wide […]

First risk assessment under the Digital Service Act

Views: 28The providers of the first 19 very large online platforms (VLOPs) and very large search engines (VLOSEs) designated in April 2023 must publish their annual risk assessment and audit reports for the first time, under the Digital Services Act (DSA). The reports shall include such aspects of their services as e.g. dissemination of illegal […]

Digital transition and European financial market perspectives

Views: 22Modern financial technologies, so-called fintech are already greatly facilitating progressive development of the global and European financial markets. Indeed, the better access to financial services and its efficiency’s improvements, due to digital transitions, are benefiting private and public financial systems. The EU’s approach to digital finance is specific and includes several items dealing with […]

EU securitization rules: challenges and solutions

Views: 32Modern trends in the digital finance have made some transformations in the existing EU-wide securitization process and regulations. As an important element of well-functioning financial markets, a sound structured securitisation becomes an important channel for diversifying funding sources and properly allocating possible risks within the EU’s financial system. 

European digital transition: AI in education

Views: 20During several years, the exponential growth of digital technologies has enabled both unprecedented socio-economic growth and educational development. Thus, the rapid integration of AI in higher education has offered unprecedented opportunities to enhance teaching, learning, research and administration. However, these opportunities are accompanied by significant risks and ethical challenges that have to be addressed […]

Global “Pact for the Future”: what is there for Europe?

Views: 25During the UN summit this September, the heads of state and government adopted the Pact for the Future, which will serve as a guiding global commitment –including 56 actions – to address pressing international issues, accelerate the implementation of the 2030 Agenda, and revive multilateralism. The Pact’s optimal realisation will need serious reforms both […]

Challenging European priorities: alternative Commission’s features

Views: 53Recently the European Commission has published the EU’s political priorities and guidance for 2024-2029; they have shown the following min strategic priorities: green growth (so-called green deal), digitalisation, attracting investments, strengthening the EU’s role in the world, as well as protecting the rule of law and democracy. However, two independent reports prepared by Draghi […]

AI factories to facilitate continental collaborative framework

Views: 25The EU’s intention is to acquire “the best place in the world for trustworthy AI”, as the Commission has noted recently. Thus, the so-called AI factories will bring together vital ingredients for successful AI’s industry: i.e. computing power, data and talented researchers. The “factories” will assist the AI developers “train their large generative AI […]

Global Higher Education Sustainability Initiative

Views: 46The High-Level Political Forum on sustainable development, HLPF is the central global platform for follow-up and review of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs and rethinking higher education for sustainable future. Recent US Project-2025 initiates some actions to facilitate educational reforms.

Contemporary digital currency issues: future perspectives

Views: 22Digital technologies and expanding financial markets have generated during last couple of years viable discussions around the world about new types of digital currencies, DC. The debates encompass complex issues of new types of assets, new financial service providers and various forms of regulation. Several interconnected issues have appeared to affect the DC’s development […]