Policy Overview: EU Innovation Council Work Programme 2025

I have been in conversation with a research association in Brussels recently and had a good look at current European innovation policy, more specifically the European Innovation Council (EIC) Work Programme for 2025. So I thought of sharing my notes in today’s post, focused on mapping funding opportunities for research in the field of informationContinueContinue reading “Policy Overview: EU Innovation Council Work Programme 2025”

4th EU Defence and Security Conference in Brussels

This week, on 16 October, the 4th European Defence and Security Conference will take place at the Egmont Palace, in Brussels. This will be a major meeting between government, business, and academic specialists to discuss policy, financing, and market aspects of defence and security in the European Union. The different panels will address topics suchContinueContinue reading “4th EU Defence and Security Conference in Brussels”

AI Policy 2022 Overview

Just came across an overview of AI policy for 2022 published by AI Hub. It covers ongoing AI policy debates across different regions. It also suggests this great EuropeanAI Newsletter. Not at all a comprehensive source, but a good place to start mapping developments. United States: Blueprint for AI Bill of Rights Canada: Draft LawContinueContinue reading “AI Policy 2022 Overview”

Microsoft on Advances in Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity

In early May 2022, Microsoft’s Chief Scientific Officer Eric Horvitz appeared before the US Senate to testify on applications of artificial intelligence in cybersecurity. The written document is available on Microsoft’s official blog and a recording of the session can be seen at the official website from the US Senate Committee on Armed Services. TheContinueContinue reading “Microsoft on Advances in Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity”

Upcoming Hearings: US space policy, cyber defense and EU Artificial Intelligence Act

European Parliament March 28 | 13:45 – 18:45 CEST: Committee on Legal Affairs. Harmonised rules on Artificial Intelligence (Artificial Intelligence Act) and amending certain Union Legislative Acts. See details. March 29 | 16:15 – 16:45 CEST: Press Conference on the Presentation of JURI position on Artificial Intelligence Act. See details. US Congress March 30 |ContinueContinue reading “Upcoming Hearings: US space policy, cyber defense and EU Artificial Intelligence Act”