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… training are key. New concepts such as Industry 4.0 and ArtificialIntelligence bring with them challenges and opportunities … of Industry 4.0. Industry and Industrial Change … artificialintelligence … artificialintelligence … Industry …
… developments are accellerating. At the public hearing ArtificialIntelligence & Society, the EESC started the discussion with … at this hearing will be implemented in an EESC Opinion on ArtificialIntelligence that will be presented during the …
… States should work together to develop guidelines on artificialintelligence ethics and should involve all the relevant … challenges, risks and concerns. INT/851-EESC-2018 Artificialintelligence for Europe (communication) … …
… of the Regions - Fostering a European approach to ArtificialIntelligence . Key points The EESC: welcomes this revised … Coordinated plan on artificialintelligence … …
… Social Committee is organising a Stakeholder Summit on ArtificialIntelligence in cooperation with the European Commission. The … Economy and Society Catelijne Muller , EESC rapporteur on ArtificialIntelligence Mady Delvaux , MEP and rapporteur on …
… ArtificialIntelligence (AI) technologies offer great potential for … information please contact the INT Section Secretariat . ArtificialIntelligence (AI) technologies offer great potential for …
Artificial Intelligence - The consequences of artificial intelligence on the (digital) single market, production, consumption, employment and society (own-initiative opinion)
… part of its work related to its own-initiative opinion on Artificialintelligence: anticipating its impact on jobs to ensure a … objective of the hearing will be to debate the impact of artificialintelligence on different sectors of work and to …
… Communication "Building Trust in Human-Centric ArtificialIntelligence" COM(2019)168. The Commission considers that in … Communication "Building Trust in Human-Centric ArtificialIntelligence" COM(2019)168. The Commission …
… Tell us your opinion! How will ArtificialIntelligence change society Click the link to join the "Debating Europe"! Online debate on artificialintelligence … Online debate on artificial …
… Coordinated Plan on the development of ArtificialIntelligence in Europe … INT/877-EESC-2018-05386-00-00-AC-TRA … … Coordinated Plan on the development of ArtificialIntelligence in Europe …
… INT/887-EESC-2019 Building Trust in Human-Centric ArtificialIntelligence (Communication) … INT/887-EESC-2019 … Building Trust in Human-Centric ArtificialIntelligence (Communication) …
… Artificialintelligence (AI) is on the rise. Nevertheless, Europe is … thereby contributing to a prosperous future for Europe. Artificialintelligence (AI) is on the rise. Nevertheless, Europe is …
… and Social Committee ( EESC ) is adopting a firm stance on artificialintelligence and has insisted, at a high-level conference … face, be inclusive and bring benefits for all Europeans.  Artificialintelligence and the digital transformation must …
… of Transport and Communication, organised a conference on ArtificialIntelligence (AI), robotics and digital services for the … for future steps of policy making on the European Level. Artificialintelligence, robotics and digital systems for the …
… small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) will take up artificialintelligence (AI) to the extent that it is reliable, … challenges in the area of digitalisation and access to artificialintelligence, but this segment can take great …
… for start-ups to boost European leadership in trustworthy ArtificialIntelligence … INT/1061-EESC-2024 … EuroHPC initiative for start-ups to boost European leadership in trustworthy ArtificialIntelligence …
… hubs to assess the potential benefits and dangers of artificialintelligence for our society. They stressed that all future … consumer trust, and solidarity in health and social care. Artificialintelligence applications can increase people's …
… The development of artificialintelligence in Europe should be as broadly inclusive as … of the European Commission's Coordinated Plan on ArtificialIntelligence . Policy should ensure civil society …
… EESC rapporteur on ArtificialIntelligence (AI) Catelijne Muller says the strategy, as … market though new skills for new jobs. "In preparing for ArtificialIntelligence, do not forget to invest in human …
… adopt policies for the development, deployment and use of artificialintelligence (AI) in Europe in such a way as to ensure it … ervoor zorgt dat de ontwikkeling, inzet en het gebruik van artificialintelligence (AI) in Europa in het voordeel, en …
… on " Potential and challenges of Assistive Technology and ArtificialIntelligence on the life of PWD " on 14 March 2024 from 9:30 … (AT) can improve accessibility and quality of life. Artificialintelligence (AI) can enhance the effectiveness of …
… hand with the rise of AI and robotics. INT/845-EESC-2018- Artificialintelligence: anticipating its impact on jobs to ensure a … transition (own-initiative opinion) … INT/845-EESC-2018- … Artificialintelligence: anticipating its impact on jobs to …
… of Transport and Communication, organised a conference on Artificialintelligence (AI), robotics and digital services for the … of Transport and Communication, organised a conference on Artificialintelligence (AI), robotics and digital services …
… The study "Boosting the use of ArtificialIntelligence in Europe’s micro, small and medium-sized … concrete measures to encourage these enterprises uptake of ArtificialIntelligence (AI) as a means to increase their …
… Jayant Narayan flagged up the figure in a debate on ArtificialIntelligence at the European Economic and Social Committee's … last plenary before the summer break hosted a debate on ArtificialIntelligence and real values: our digital future …
… Dumitrache / Assistant: Rina Vignoli Summary The issue of artificialintelligence and its last evolution lacks specific attention … scenario building" workshop. SOC/803-EESC For a pro-worker artificialintelligence: trade unions' role in preventing and …
… should have no place in Europe's human-centric approach to ArtificialIntelligence (AI), says the European Economic and Social … should have no place in Europe's human-centric approach to ArtificialIntelligence (AI), says the European Economic and …
… The first Stakeholder Summit on ArtificialIntelligence, organised by the European Economic and Social … European Commission, stressed that the EU must ensure that artificialintelligence is safe, unbiased and in line with …
… two back-to-back events : 10:00 - 13:00 Exploring ArtificialIntelligence in R&D (Atrium 6) co-organised by the European … drawn up on the basis of the workshop on Exploring ArtificialIntelligence in R&D . They were officially shared …
… society in the preparation of the national strategies on ArtificialIntelligence … Report on the involvement of civil society in the preparation of the national strategies on ArtificialIntelligence …
…  on the challenges and opportunities of greater use of artificialintelligence in working life. Resolution and report on the challenges and opportunities of greater use of artificialintelligence in working life … Resolution and …
… humans in command. Why the EU must ensure that the use of ArtificialIntelligence respects its fundamental values. Listen to the … humans in command. Why the EU must ensure that the use of ArtificialIntelligence respects its fundamental values. …
… on one of its priority topics linked to digitalisation. Artificialintelligence is regarded as the most important aspect in … on one of its priority topics linked to digitalisation. Artificialintelligence is regarded as the most important …
Exploiting the economic and social opportunities of digitalisation and improving the digital transformation of the economy, especially the SMEs, focusing on human-centered artificial intelligence and data
… The development of artificialintelligence in Europe should be as broadly inclusive as … of the European Commission's Coordinated Plan on ArtificialIntelligence . Policy should ensure that civil …
… event in Brussels on "The impact of Digital and ArtificialIntelligence on audit and finance professionals: harnessing … participated in an event on "The impact of Digital and ArtificialIntelligence on audit and finance professionals: …
Mr Krister Andersson participated in an event on "The impact of Digital and Artificial Intelligence on audit and finance professionals: harnessing the opportunities of disruptive technologies"
… developing increasingly fast. The Temporary Study Group on ArtificialIntelligence was set up to ensure continuity in the EESC's … ethics, skills and so on. Temporary study group on ArtificialIntelligence … Temporary study group on Artificial …
… of the video on: The first stakeholders' summit on artificialintelligence, organized by the European Economic and Social … of the video on: The first stakeholders' summit on artificialintelligence, organized by the European Economic …
… EESC rapporteur on ArtificialIntelligence (AI) Catelijne Muller says the strategy, as … though new skills for new jobs. (dm) EESC rapporteur on ArtificialIntelligence (AI) Catelijne Muller says the …
… https://europa.eu/!gy8h4C The study "Boosting the use of ArtificialIntelligence in Europe's micro, small and medium-sized … of AI uptake for Europe's MSMEs.  Boosting the use of ArtificialIntelligence in Europe's micro, small and …
… emotions should have no place in Europe's human-centric ArtificialIntelligence (AI), says the EESC in its response to the … emotions should have no place in Europe's human-centric ArtificialIntelligence (AI), says the EESC in its response …
… Employers' Group will meet twice in Finland to discuss on artificialintelligence and a business-friendly EU … Employers' Group will meet twice in Finland to discuss on artificialintelligence and a business-friendly EU …
… The first stakeholders' summit on artificialintelligence, organized by the European Economic and Social … in Brussels, stressed that the EU needs to ensure that artificialintelligence is safe, unbiased and in line with …
… this fruitful cooperation between our two institutions. ArtificialIntelligence is and will remain a long-term priority for our … on Robotics. There is no need to stress how important ArtificialIntelligence is for European citizens and …
… Artificialintelligence (AI) and automation processes have enormous … public debate on AI involving all relevant stakeholders. Artificialintelligence (AI) and automation processes have enormous …
… good". Virginia Dignum held a presentation on Responsible ArtificialIntelligence. You can find her slides here. Presentation by Virginia Dignum (Social ArtificialIntelligence Lab & Delft Institute Design for …