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 […]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 […]Medical Students Trained by Intelligent Machines
September 2, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Dr. Lenyn Daniel Montes Sevilla, a Medical Surgery degree holder from the 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 not […]AI, a promising tool in augmenting medical education
August 30, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Lantum Lydia Dzeenyuy, a 21 year old third-year medical student in the faculty of Health Sciences University of Buea, Cameroon. 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 […]AI in medical education- – future of medical education?
August 29, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Khaled Mohamed, a medical student at Bahri University. He lives in Khartoum, the capital of Sudan. 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 […]AI in medical education, progress or regression?
August 28, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Brisbane Peña is an enthusiastic young man, interested in medical research, from Tepic, 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 not necessarily […]AI in Medical Education: Revolutionizing Tomorrow’s Doctors
August 27, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Julian Pascal Beier (29) is a second-year medical student at the Medical Faculty of Ulm University, Germany. 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 […]From Generation to Matching: The Future of AI in Medical Education
August 26, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Isaac Ng, a year 3 medical student at King’s College London. 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 IFMSA’s view on […]To AI or Not to AI: The Future of Medical Education
August 23, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Emese Kincső Páli, a 6th-year medical student at the University of Szeged in Hungary. 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 […]Xenobots: a groundbreaking development in the field of synthetic medical biology
August 22, 2024 by 1 Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Karima Laaribi, a 6th year medical student from University of Casablanca. 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 view on […]Carbon Emissions from AI and Crypto Are Surging and Tax Policy Can Help
August 16, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with IMF. Crypto mining and data centers now account for 2 percent of global electricity use and nearly 1 percent of global emissions, and their footprint is growing. Shafik Hebous, Nate Vernon-Lin What do crypto assets and artificial intelligence have in common? Both are power hungry. Because of the electricity […]Youth digital engagement crucial for achieving SDGs: Guterres
August 13, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. As the world celebrates International Youth Day on Monday, the UN chief is emphasising the importance of empowerment and equality for young people to reach the ambitious Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Under the theme, From Clicks to Progress: Youth Digital Pathways for Sustainable Development, the Day focuses […]Smart Payments: Making Fiscal Transfers Just-in-Time
August 13, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with IMF. India’s fiscal framework involves substantial transfers from the union government to sub-national agencies, like states and the urban local bodies (ULB), and further downstream to businesses and citizens. In the current fiscal year, the Government of India (GoI), plans to transfer USD 266 billion, or 7% of India’s […]GSMA highlights Pakistan’s digital progress and potential to spur accelerated economic growth
August 8, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Islamabad, 7th August 2024: Pakistan is poised to unlock its economic potential through accelerated digital transformation, according to a new report, “Realising Pakistan’s Aspiration to become a Digital Nation,” launched today by the GSMA at its Digital Nation Summit Islamabad. The report underscores the country’s significant strides […]GSMA highlights Nigeria’s AI-driven path to economic growth and climate impact
August 8, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with GSMA. Agriculture and energy are among key sectors of AI opportunity in Nigeria as the African continent looks to untap almost $3 trillion of potential value by harnessing the new technology effectively 7th August 2024, Lagos: The GSMA has identified Nigeria as a pivotal player in the advancement of […]European Artificial Intelligence Act comes into force
August 2, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act), the world’s first comprehensive regulation on artificial intelligence, enters into force. The AI Act is designed to ensure that AI developed and used in the EU is trustworthy, with safeguards to protect people’s fundamental rights. The […]Can South Africa G-20 Presidency Bring Public Finance into the Digital Era?
July 31, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with IMF. Cathal Long On July 18, 2024, President Cyril Ramaphosa gave a speech to open South Africa’s new parliament outlining the Government of National Unity’s priorities and plans for the next 5 years. Digital government enthusiasts will be excited about his use of the term digital public infrastructure (DPI) […]Commission approves amendment to German State aid scheme to support deployment of Gigabit networks
July 23, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, amendments to a State aid scheme to support the deployment of very high capacity broadband networks offering Gigabit speeds in Germany. The scheme was originally approved in November 2020 and was set to expire […]Commission designates adult content platform XNXX as Very Large Online Platform under the Digital Services Act
July 11, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission has formally designated XNXX as aVery Large Online Platform (VLOP) under the Digital Services Act (DSA). XNXX is an adult content platform with an average of more than 45 million monthly users in the European Union. This user number, which XNXX has […]China-based inventors lead on global GenAI patents: UN report
July 4, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. China-based inventors are filing the highest number of generative artificial intelligence patents, a new report from the UN World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) shows. According to the agency’s Patent Landscape Report, between 2014-2023, more than 38,000 GenAI patents came out of China, six times more than those […]Second report on the State of the Digital Decade calls for strengthened collective action to propel the EU’s digital transformation
July 3, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission has published the second report on the State of the Digital Decade, providing a comprehensive overview of theprogress made in the quest to achieve the digital objectives and targets set for 2030 by the Digital Decade Policy Programme (DDPP). This year, […]
