This article is published in association with United Nations. Countries must do everything to ensure that free and independent news reporting can thrive, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights said on Friday in a message to mark World Press Freedom Day. “Amidst spiraling conflict, climate chaos, growing divisions, and a rapidly changing digital landscape, a free press is […]Journalism facing new threats from AI and censorship
May 5, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Countries must do everything to ensure that free and independent news reporting can thrive, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights said on Friday in a message to mark World Press Freedom Day. “Amidst spiraling conflict, climate chaos, growing divisions, and a rapidly changing digital landscape, a free press is […]For every euro invested Horizon Europe generates up to €11 in economic gains
May 1, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Horizon Europe, the EU’s flagship research and innovation programme for 2021-2027, is proving to be a major driver of economic and societal benefits. For every euro of costs to EU society, the programme is expected to generate up to six euros in benefits for […]AI lightens the workload – but risks remain, labour agency warns
April 24, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Artificial intelligence, robotics, and digitalization are rapidly reshaping how we work – but they’re a source of unexpected risks too. In a new report highlighting the universal impact of the technological revolution now underway, the UN International Labour Organization (ILO) insisted that it offered a way out […]EBRD and EU support the digitalisation of SMEs in Kosovo
April 16, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with EBRD. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is providing €3 million to ProCredit Bank in Bosnia and Herzegovina to on-lend to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) for investments in digital and automation technology. The loan is being made under the European Union (EU) supported Go […]EBRD boosts digital transformation of SMEs
April 16, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with EBRD. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is providing a €25 million loan to Türkiye’s DenizBank, which will on-lend to Turkish manufacturing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) for investments in their digital transformation. The loan comes under the EBRD’s Digital Transformation Financing Facility (DTFF), which […]Commission sets course for Europe’s AI leadership with an ambitious AI Continent Action Plan
April 10, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. To become a global leader in artificial intelligence (AI) is the objective of the AI Continent Action Plan launched today. As set out by President von der Leyen at the AI Action Summit in February 2025 in Paris, this ambitious initiative is set to […]AI’s ‘Oppenheimer moment’: Why new thinking is needed on disarmament
April 7, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The Artificial Intelligence (AI) race needs to slow down and IT firms should instead be focusing on the bigger picture to ensure that the technology is not misused on the battlefield, UN disarmament experts and leaders of ‘big tech’ companies have insisted. Engaging with the tech community […]AI’s $4.8 trillion future: UN warns of widening digital divide without urgent action
April 4, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is on course to become a $4.8 trillion global market by 2033 – roughly the size of Germany’s economy – but unless urgent action is taken, its benefits may remain in the hands of a privileged few, a new UN report warns. The Technology […]EBRD and EU support SME digitalisation in North Macedonia with first-of-its-kind loan
April 1, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with EBRD. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is providing a €4 million credit line to Sparkasse Bank Skopje to on-lend to small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) in North Macedonia for investments in digital and automation technology. The loan is the first to be made in […]Commission to invest €1.3 billion in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and digital skills
March 31, 2025 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission will allocate €1.3 billion for the deployment of critical technologies that are strategically important for the future of Europe and the continent’s tech sovereignty through the Digital Europe Programme (DIGITAL) work programme for 2025 to 2027 adopted today. The work programme focuses […]Commission expands youth participation with new Youth Report, Eurobarometer survey and online debate
March 26, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission is launching a new online debate on the Citizens’ Engagement Platform, alongside the publication of the 2024 EU Youth Report and the latest Eurobarometer survey on young people’s views. The debate builds onthe Youth Policy Dialogues that took place during the Commission’s […]Mind your language: The battle for linguistic diversity in AI
March 24, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. For two years, one international organization under the umbrella of the UN has been leading a relentless campaign in the corridors of global digital diplomacy. Its mission? To bring linguistic diversity to English-dominated artificial intelligence. With his signature geeky glasses and TED-Talk-style headset, Sundar Pichai looked straight […]How Artificial Intelligence Can Boost Productivity in Latin America
March 21, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with IMF. Bas B. Bakker, Sophia Chen, Dmitry Vasilyev Latin America and the Caribbean has long been a region with one of the most informal labor markets. A large part of the workforce is outside of the formal economy, leaving many people without access to benefits and protections. Informal businesses […]New data shows strong levels of consumer trust, but online threats persist
March 17, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Ahead of tomorrow’s World Consumer Rights Day, the Commission has published the 2025 Consumer Conditions Scoreboard, which shows that 68% of European consumers feel confident about the safety of the products that they buy, with 70% trusting that their consumer rights are respected by […]Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform mobilises over €15 billion to boost investments in Europe in its first year
March 5, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform (STEP) celebrates its first year in action for the development and manufacturing of critical technologies in Europe. Over the past year, STEP has pooled the investment firepower of 11 EU programmes, mobilising over €15 billion to support […]How AI Can Help Both Tax Collectors and Taxpayers
February 27, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with IMF. New technologies have the potential to improve the relationship between governments and citizens. Tax portals, customs IT systems and online services have simplified interactions with public authorities, reduced bureaucratic hurdles, and increased transparency. Now, generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) is emerging as the next transformative force. Known for its […]EBRD invests in Polish-based robotics company Nomagic
February 26, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with EBRD. EBRD Venture Capital, the tech fund of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), is supporting Nomagic, a Polish-based provider of robotics solutions, by leading a US$ 44 million (€41.9 million) Series B fundraising round including co-investments from Khosla Ventures and Almaz Capital. The EBRD’s investment will […]Commission endorses the integration of the voluntary Code of Practice on Disinformation into the Digital Services Act
February 14, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission and the European Board for Digital Services endorsed the integration of the voluntary Code of Practice on Disinformation into the framework of the Digital Services Act (DSA). This integration will make the Code a benchmark for determining platforms’ compliance with the […]At AI Summit, diplomats and Pharrell mull destiny of tech revolution
February 12, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. AI is already transforming our world but its power rests “in the hands of a few”, UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned on Tuesday in Paris, in an appeal for countries to use the revolutionary technology together, “to bridge the gap between developed and developing countries – not widen […]EU launches InvestAI initiative to mobilise €200 billion of investment in artificial intelligence
February 12, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, at the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Action Summit in Paris, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has launched InvestAI, an initiative to mobilise €200 billion for investment in AI, including a new European fund of €20 billion for AI gigafactories. This large AI infrastructure […]Reusable rockets, air taxis and ‘autonomous autos’ are the future: WIPO
February 7, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Air taxis, “autonomous autos” and reusable rockets are just some of the future transport solutions that inventors all over the world are striving to make a reality, while patents for combustion engines are “flatlining”, the UN intellectual property agency (WIPO) said on Thursday. Latest information gleaned from […]Medical Education in the 21st Century: Bridging Global Gaps in Training and Access
February 6, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Alara Rodoplu, a medical student at İzmir University of Economics with a strong passion for global health, youth empowerment, and conflict resolution. She is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly […]Europeans strongly support science and technology according to new Eurobarometer survey
February 4, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The latest Eurobarometer survey on ‘European citizens’ knowledge and attitudes towards science and technology’ released today shows more than 8 in 10 citizens (83%) think that the overall influence of science and technology is positive. Two-thirds of respondents (67%) equally agree that science and […]Innovating Global Health Education: A Vision for the Future
February 4, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by one of our passionate writers, Dr. Yannick G. Eller MD FESCO AFAMEE, an Assistant Professor at University of Dundee, UK. The opinions expressed within reflect only the writer’s views and not necessarily The European Sting’s position on the issue. Addressing global disparities in healthcare access and quality […]African schools gear up for the AI revolution
January 31, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The widespread awareness and growing availability of low-cost tools powered by artificial intelligence is putting them on the radar of African governments and entrepreneurs keen to develop home-grown digital solutions to improving education. The emergence of cheap or free AI tools is being eagerly embraced by those […]Netherlands: Samotics secures €20 million EIB financing to accelerate the transformation of industrial efficiency and reliability with AI
January 29, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. Dutch-based electrical data analytics company Samotics has signed a €20 million financing agreement with the European Investment Bank (EIB) to accelerate its research and development activities. The EIB’s investment will enhance the company’s solutions regarding the monitoring of machine health and energy efficiency, while accelerating work […]Global education must integrate AI, centred on humanity
January 24, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Marking the International Day of Education, UN Secretary-General António Guterres has emphasized learning as a basic human right and foundation for individual and societal growth. His message highlighted the dual nature of technological advances such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), which offer immense potential – but also pose considerable risks. […]Commission welcomes the integration of the revised Code of conduct on countering illegal hate speech online into the Digital Services Act
January 21, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. e Commission and the European Board for Digital Services welcome the integration of the revised ‘Code of conduct on countering illegal hate speech online +’ into the framework of the Digital Services Act (DSA), which encourages voluntary codes of conduct to tackle risks online. The […]Commission unveils action plan to protect the health sector from cyberattacks
January 16, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission has presented an EU action plan aimed at bolstering the cybersecurity of hospitals and healthcare providers. This Action Plan was announced in President von der Leyen‘s political guidelines as a key priority within the first 100 days of the new mandate. […]It’s not censorship to stop hateful online content, insists UN rights chief
January 13, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Social media posts inciting hate and division have “real world consequences” and there is a responsibility to regulate content, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, insisted on Friday, following Meta’s decision to end its fact-checking programme in the United States. “Allowing hate speech and harmful content […]How Artificial Intelligence Will Affect Asia’s Economies
January 8, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with IMF. Tristan Hennig, Shujaat Khan Asia-Pacific’s economies are likely to experience labor market shifts because of artificial intelligence, with advanced economies being affected more. About half of all jobs in the region’s advanced economies are exposed to AI, compared to only about a quarter in emerging market and developing […]Artificial Intelligence, Dollar, Growth, and Debt Drove 2024 Blog Readership
January 6, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with IMF. Jeff Kearns The biggest issues confronting the global economy drew the broadest interest among IMF blog readers around the world this year. Artificial intelligence attracted the greatest interest, making the January 2024 post by Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva the most read among all IMF blog posts ever published. […]AI literacy is ‘crucial’ for individuals and more regulation is needed
December 30, 2024 by 1 Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Companies and governments need to take more responsibility for keeping individuals safe from the potential misuse of artificial intelligence tools, according to AI expert Ivana Bartoletti. Ms. Bartoletti is the Global Chief Privacy and AI Governance Officer of multinational IT company Wipro, an advisor to the Council […]
