This article is published in association with United Nations. Artificial intelligence or AI technology can help to protect vulnerable women, give women a voice in male-dominated communities and increase training opportunities in Southeast Asia thanks to innovative approaches by United Nations agencies. With AI enabled technology becoming commonplace, the UN System is beginning to take advantage […]Southeast Asia provides fertile ground for women to benefit from AI
December 27, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Artificial intelligence or AI technology can help to protect vulnerable women, give women a voice in male-dominated communities and increase training opportunities in Southeast Asia thanks to innovative approaches by United Nations agencies. With AI enabled technology becoming commonplace, the UN System is beginning to take advantage […]Internet Governance Forum: Shaping a safe and equitable digital future
December 17, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. As the world navigates rapid digital transformation, the 19th United Nations Internet Governance Forum (IGF) has convened in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, under the theme “Building Our Multistakeholder Digital Future.“ Bringing together participants from over 170 countries, the Forum comes at a pivotal moment following the recent adoption […]Seven consortia selected to establish AI factories which will boost AI innovation in the EU
December 11, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The 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 ecosystem to train advanced AI models and develop AI solutions. The […]First list of STEP Seals to promote high-quality EU projects in strategic technologies
December 10, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission has published the first projects that were awarded a Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform (STEP) Seal, a quality label which gives more visibility to promising projects in clean and resource-efficient tech, and deep and digital tech. This label will help attract additional […]Parliament to review the safety of women online
December 9, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. From 9 to 15 December, EP committees and delegations will discuss how to enhance women’s empowerment in the digital world as part of the fifth European Gender Equality Week. The fifth European Gender Equality Week will include several debates and events under the common […]‘Major milestone’ on solutions to internal displacement: Top adviser
December 5, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. There have been significant advances in addressing the worldwide internal displacement crisis, but urgent action is still needed as numbers continue to rise, topping 76 million people worldwide, the top UN official on the issue said on Wednesday. UN Special Adviser on Solutions to Internal Displacement Robert Piper […]2/3 of digital content creators do not fact-check, UNESCO survey reveals
November 28, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. In an age when social media dominates global information sharing, an alarming two-thirds of digital content creators are publishing unverified information to millions of followers, a landmark survey by UN educational and cultural agency UNESCO revealed on Wednesday. The findings come at a critical moment when social […]Commission publishes findings of evaluation of the EU competition rules on technology transfer agreements
November 25, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has today published a Staff Working Document (‘SWD’) that summarises the findings of its evaluation of the Technology Transfer Block Exemption Regulation (‘TTBER’) and the accompanying Guidelines on the application of Article 101 of the Treaty to technology transfer agreements (‘Guidelines’). […]GSMA and Automotive Edge Computing Consortium Work Together to Drive Forward Interoperable Connected Vehicle Services
November 22, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the GSMA. 24 October, Berlin: The mobile industry association, the GSMA, and the Automotive Edge Computing Consortium (AECC) have signed a formal agreement to work together to help the automotive industry bring new connected vehicle services to market faster, utilising the full functionality of 5G mobile networks. […]New GSMA report shows mobile internet connectivity continues to grow globally but barriers for 3.45 billion unconnected people remain
November 22, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the GSMA. Connecting those with access to existing mobile internet services would deliver an estimated additional $3.5 trillion in total GDP during 2023-2030 23 October 2024, London: The benefits of mobile connectivity have yet to be fully realised as 43% of the global population – equivalent to […]Mobile and Banking Industries Join Forces to Fight Fraud
November 22, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the GSMA. GSMA and UK Finance convened mobile operators and banks in the UK to deliver Scam Signal, a new solution to combat fraud 5 November 2024, London: GSMA and UK Finance have joined forces to provide a collaborative framework for the UK’s leading mobile network operators […]Commission carries out unannounced antitrust inspections in the data centre construction sector
November 19, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission is carrying out unannounced inspections at the premises of companies active in the data centre construction sector. In parallel, the Commission has sent out formal requests for information to several companies active in the same sector. The Commission has concerns that […]COP29: Digital tech and AI can boost climate action, but curbing the sector’s emissions is key
November 18, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Leaders in technology and the environment at COP29 in Baku endorsed on Saturday a declaration pledging to use digital technologies to accelerate climate action while reducing the carbon and pollution footprints of tech manufacturing and tackling the growing problem of e-waste. On the first-ever ‘Digitalisation Day’ for […]Commission proposes a single digital declaration portal to reduce administrative burden for posting workers
November 14, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission has proposed to establish a single digital declaration portal for companies providing services and temporarily sending workers to another Member State, known as ‘posted workers’. The EU Single Market counts 5 million posted workers. One of the main administrative barriers faced […]Cyberattacks on healthcare: A global threat that can’t be ignored
November 11, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. An alarming surge in ransomware attacks is putting the world’s healthcare infrastructure at critical risk, endangering patient safety and destabilising health systems, the head of the UN World Health Organization (WHO) warned on Friday, as the Security Council convened to discuss strategies to counter the growing threat. […]EIB Group showcases progress of European Tech Champions Initiative boosting European scale-ups at event in Madrid
November 5, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The EIB Group outlined the progress of the European Tech Champions Initiative (ETCI) – the fund of funds promoted by the European Union and participating EU Member States to foster the growth of cutting-edge technology startups with high growth potential (scale-ups) – today in Madrid. This […]European Innovation Council to invest €1.4 billion in deep tech and scale up of strategic technologies in 2025
October 31, 2024 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Innovation Council (EIC), part of the EU research and innovation programme Horizon Europe, will support European deep tech research and high-potential start-ups with €1.4 billion next year. The EIC Work Programme 2025, which the Commission adopted today, represents an increase of nearly […]Empowering digital transformation in small businesses
October 28, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with EBRD. Discover how iFORM, a forward-thinking manufacturing company in Bosnia and Herzegovina, is embracing digital transformation with the support of the European Union.By investing in cutting-edge technologies like a wire-cutting machine and a 3D laser, iFORM is enhancing precision, efficiency, and competitiveness in the manufacturing sector. Watch […]Commission analyses potential to boost European Research Area
October 23, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The EU has made strides towards building a more integrated, efficient and attractive single market for research and innovation, but further work is needed to fully tap into its potential. These are the conclusions of the Communication on the implementation of the European Research […]The promise and peril of runaway technological advances
October 22, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN Security Council on Monday explored the dual-edged nature of rapid technological advancements – ranging from artificial intelligence to neurotechnology – highlighting both groundbreaking solutions and emerging risks to global peace and security. Setting the stage for the discussions, Robin Geiss, Director of the UN Institute […]Commission joins forces with venture capital to support deep tech innovation in Europe
October 22, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission has launched a Trusted Investors Network bringing together a group of investors ready to co-invest in innovative deep-tech companies in Europe together with the EU. The Union’s investment comes from the European Innovation Council (EIC) Fund, which is part of the […]New rules to boost cybersecurity of EU’s critical entities and networks
October 18, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission has adopted today the first implementing rules on cybersecurity of critical entities and networks under the Directive on measures for high common level of cybersecurity across the Union (NIS2 Directive). This implementing act details cybersecurity risk management measures as well as the […]Independent experts call for increased investment to strengthen Europe’s research and innovation leadership
October 17, 2024 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. More excellent research, impactful innovation and technology scale-ups are needed to make Europe more globally competitive, secure and sustainable. These are among the twelve expert recommendations presented today to the Commission to strengthen Horizon Europe, the EU research and innovation programme, and its successor. […]Commission to invest €865 million under Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) to support fast and secure digital connectivity network
October 10, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission has adopted the second Work Programme for the digital part of the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) Digital, which defines the scope and objectives of EU-funded actions to improve Europe’s digital connectivity infrastructures. These actions will receive around €865 million of funding from […]AI-powered art puts ‘digital environmentalism’ on display at UN Headquarters
September 23, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. A groundbreaking art installation at UN Headquarters by renowned media artist Refik Anadol leverages artificial intelligence to raise awareness of the beauty and fragility of the world’s coral reefs, and the urgent need to address the climate crisis. Abstract shapes in green, orange and white flow into […]Designing Equity: How Urban Planning Can Shape Health for All
September 17, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Chaovanon Sophonsakulsuk, a fifth-year medical student at the Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand. He is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writer and do not necessarily reflect […]Unchecked AI threatens democracy, warns UN chief
September 16, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Left unchecked, artificial intelligence (AI) could destabilize democratic systems by spreading disinformation, fueling hate speech and distorting public opinion through deepfakes, the UN Secretary-General has warned. These risks are particularly critical this year, as over 50 countries – representing half the world’s population – hold elections. In […]EU boosts European AI developers with the AI Factories call for proposals
September 11, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission has launched a call for setting up AI Factories to boost European leadership in trustworthy artificial intelligence (AI). AI Factories will be created around the EU’s world-class network of European High-Performance Computing (HPC) supercomputers and will be available to a range […]Asia-Pacific nations commit to ‘visionary blueprint’ for inclusive digital world
September 5, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. At a major UN conference on Wednesday, Asia-Pacific nations pledged to bridge the digital divide and foster inclusive digital economies, stressing the importance of enhancing digital trust and literacy across the region. The Astana Ministerial Declaration, named after the conference host city in Kazakhstan, is particularly significant for the region […]AI revolutionizing healthcare
September 5, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Shanzay Naveed, a 3rd year MBBS student at Allama Iqbal Medical College, Pakistan. 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 to the writer and do not necessarily reflect IFMSA’s […]Make AI work for everyone, UN chief says
September 4, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN Secretary-General on Tuesday called for global cooperation in sharing the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI), warning that unequal access could exacerbate global inequalities. “AI capacities today are concentrated in a handful of powerful companies – and even fewer countries. Meanwhile, too many countries face […]The issues of AI in medical education – Are shortcuts always better?
September 4, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Olga Maria Filson, a German/British medical student who grew up in northern Sweden. 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 to the writer and do not necessarily reflect IFMSA’s […]Artificial intelligence in the activities of medical research: a new challenge
September 3, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Marco Faryd Flores Reyes, a Physician and researcher. Academic Unit of Medicine. Autonomous University of Nayarit. Mexico. He is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writer and do […]
