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What can dung beetles teach us about robotics?
EU-funded researchers are studying how these insects navigate using sunlight, wind and moonlight, inspiring tiny, energy-efficient navigation systems to help robots find their way without GPS.
#WeekendRead: link.europa.eu/YRgx9D
The @EU_Commission has opened negotiations with ๐ฆ๐ฑ๐ง๐ฆ๐ฝ๐ฐ๐ฒ๐ช๐ฒ๐ฐ and ๐ท๐ธ on joining the EU roaming area.
Once the agreements are finalised and partners align with EU roaming rules, #RoamLikeAtHome could extend to the Western Balkans.
Learn more: link.europa.eu/xt8Xdm
Commission preliminary finds TikTok in breach of the Digital Services Act.
The platform may lead users into harmful 'rabbit holes' by showing them an endless stream of personalised videos, including those related to mental health struggles & body image.
link.europa.eu/WQj3qy
AI is helping satellites spot marine litter from space.
The EU-funded Edge SpAIce project has developed lightweight AI that analyses satellite images directly in orbit, helping detect marine pollution without sending all the data back to Earth.
#FrAIday: link.europa.eu/xcYM4X
๐1 in 3 students underachieve in reading or maths as basic skills decline
The new Education and Skills Package aims to:
๐คboost AI and digital literacy
๐ก๏ธpromote safer and healthier use of technology for education
๐งโ๐ซsupport teachers to improve learning
link.europa.eu/mTYb3Y
The @EU_Commission is monitoring the situationย of several commercial refrigeration systems & similar devices impacted by cybersecurity incidents, happening in different EU countries.
We advise organisations to take immediate action to mitigate exposure.
link.europa.eu/JjrMXx
In Europe, online platforms must protect children and empower them to stay safe in the digital world.
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No addictive featuresโ
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No ads targeting minorsโ
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Stronger privacy protectionโs
Rules in action: link.europa.eu/cHpW73.
Today, the @EU_Commission launched the European Chip Design Platform.
Mobilising โฌ525 million in European investment, this one-stop platform for chip design aims to accelerate chip innovation in Europe, while supporting startups, SMEs & research teams.
link.europa.eu/f3v3xF
Have your say on the future of advertising transparency!
We are seeking feedback on technical guidelines for advertising repositories under the DSA.
Help shape how they support the detection of scams, disinformation campaigns & illegal products online.
link.europa.eu/FVNxqC
One in four people in the EU have fallen victim to online fraud.
Most common scams are:
๐๏ธfake online shopping - 35%
๐ฅทimpersonation scams - 25%
๐ชinvestment scams - 20%
A new study explores how online scams work, the harm they cause & how to tackle them link.europa.eu/4F9jp
Will you be at Web Summit next week?
Come join us for two masterclasses exploring how Europe is supporting innovation & business growth:
๐น How EU data spaces can help SMEs grow & innovate
๐น EU support for AI innovation
& more!
Check out the agenda: link.europa.eu/Jg4qQy
IRL > ONLINE
โช๏ธ1 in 3 EU teens neglects school, work, or family several times a week because of social media use
The data is clear. So is the responsibility. The EU is making online platforms safer for children and teenagers.
Discover how: link.europa.eu/jgBkVD
How can AI help fight cancer?
The European Cancer Imaging Initiative connects cancer imaging data securely across Europe, so doctors, researchers and innovators can make faster and more accurate decisions, and improve diagnosis and treatment.
Read more: link.europa.eu/VGQ9GD
Repairing shouldn't cost more than replacing.
With the EU Right to repair, you can:
๐นrequest repairs at a reasonable price, within reasonable time
๐นget at least one year of legal guarantee after repair
๐นeasily find information on repair services
๐link.europa.eu/h9T3Xx
How can AI help make cities more liveable?
Local digital twins could be the answer.
These high-tech replicas of our cities combine historical data with real-time updates to simulate scenarios on traffic, air quality & energy use.
Discover the CitiVERSE: link.europa.eu/BCV6BQ
Digital technologies are making hydropower smarter.
The EU-funded @DiHydro_project combines AI, digital twins and sensors to help operators simulate different scenarios, monitor water quality and make better decisions on energy production.
#WeekendRead: link.europa.eu/J7H9MV
๐๏ธ๐คThey're coming for your data. But are you giving them permission?
This #Halloween, the real horror is tracking users without getting consent right.
Discover the EU rules behind your digital privacy and learn more about your rights: link.europa.eu/tG84cr.
AI is entering the fight against doping in sport.
At a European anti-doping summit in Greece, experts explored how AI can identify suspicious patterns and improve testing, while stressing data protection and human oversight for athletes.
#WeekendRead: tr.ee/SPYpVq
Horror stories belong at Halloween, not in childrenโs online experiences.
The EU KIDS Act is making online platforms safer by default for children and teenagers.
No more tricks, just safe clicks. No rabbit holes. No beauty filters. No unwanted contact.
link.europa.eu/qdTbff
โญ + ๐ = Relationship status upgraded!
The EU-Canada Summit in Montreal, marks a new leaf in our digital partnership โ
๐๐๐ง๐๐๐ ๐ฃ๐จ๐ข๐ง๐ฌ ๐๐ฎ๐ซ๐จ๐๐๐ ๐๐จ๐ข๐ง๐ญ ๐๐ง๐๐๐ซ๐ญ๐๐ค๐ข๐ง๐
Connecting supercomputing, AI and quantum computing ecosystems.
ALT Photo of Montrรฉal, Canada in the background with the text "EU-Canada Summit".
๐๐จ๐ง๐ง๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐ฏ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ ๐ข๐ง ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐ซ๐๐ญ๐ข๐
Secure broadband in the region & cooperation on subsea cable and satellite connectivity projects.
๐ Discover more about the ๐ช๐บ - ๐จ๐ฆ partnership โ link.europa.eu/YncktC
Learn more:
๐Canada joins the EuroHPC Joint Undertaking:
link.europa.eu/6YJDF8
๐EU and Canada expand partnership to tackle climate risks through Destination Earth:
link.europa.eu/cHMj8m
@EuroHPC_JU | #DestinE