EU Policy News
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Landmark AI Act Moves Within Reach of Adoption by the EU
Following agreement by the Committee of Permanent Representatives (COREPER) on 2 February 2024 and the adoption by the European Parliament’s Internal Market and Civil Liberties Committees on 13 February 2024, the EU has moved a step closer to adopting a landmark Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act, in a world’s first, following endorsement by EU countries of…
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EU AI Act Moves Closer to Adoption
The EU’s new AI Act has been approved by EU Member States, clearing the way for its final vote in the European Parliament and eventual adoption over the coming years. The Act has been the subject of intense lobbying and debate, representing a distinct approach to regulating artificial intelligence.
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Agreement Reached on European AI Act
EU lawmakers reached an agreement on the text of the AI Act on Friday, following a marathon negotiating session between the European Parliament, European Commission, and Council of Ministers, which represents Member States. The Act, which sets out rules for artificial intelligence across the EU, is based on regulating more harmful uses of AI more…
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EU Advisors Publish New Opinion on Democracy and Tech
A new opinion by a group of advisors to the European Commission aims to address ‘democracy in the digital age’. The opinion, which looks at both the positive opportunities and the risks of technology for the democratic process, features a set of recommendations for policymakers.
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Chat Control Proposal: European Parliament Agrees on Major Changes
During the last week of October, the European Parliament reached a historic broad majority agreement on a unified position regarding the European Commission’s controversial Child Sexual Abuse Regulation (CSAR) proposal.
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Ireland Third Highest in Digital Skills, Eurostat Report Shows
The world we inhabit, and our professional environments are undergoing a profound alteration due to the influence of digital technologies. These technologies have a pervasive impact on various facets of our daily existence, encompassing routine activities like communication and shopping, as well as the functioning of enterprises and public services. The European Union has placed…
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Europe-wide AI Regulation Approved by European Parliament
New regulations for artificial intelligence moved closer to adoption after a recent European Parliament vote. The AI Act will mark a major shift in the way AI is governed in Ireland, and across the EU. It is now being negotiated between representatives of EU Member State governments, the European Parliament, and the European Commission. A…
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EU’s Cyber Resilience Act Edges Closer to Adoption
The EU’s Cyber Resilience Act has moved closer to adoption after a committee of the European Parliament voted to approve it. The Act, which will impact Irish businesses, as well as companies across the EU, is intended to protect consumers and provide them with clearer information about the security of connected products and services they…
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DigiAcademy Project Wins at European Digital Skills Awards 2023
Initiatives to support digital skills were honoured at the European Digital Skills Awards 2023, held last week in Brussels. Among the winners for this year’s awards was the DigiAcademy project, led by Trinity College Dublin.
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Consultation on Researchers’ Access to Data from ‘Very Large Online Platforms’
The European Commission has launched a consultation on new rules for researchers to access data from large online platforms. The call for feedback on a ‘delegated regulation on data access provided for in the Digital Services Act’ comes as the Commission designated a number of companies and organisations as ‘Very Large Online Platforms’ and ‘Very…