The #AIAct is a huge milestone for the EU! Regulating a technology in constant evolution is challenging, but science is at the heart of EU policies. Independent, evidence-based research produced by the Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC) has been fundamental in informing the AI Act. Scientists have contributed to the Act by: ✔ Researching the societal impact of algorithms to provide scientific ground to policy. ✔ Providing a clear terminology for key concepts. ✔ Suggesting criteria to classify AI systems based on risk. ✔ Proposing a framework for the documentation of high-risk AI use cases. ✔ Shaping a set of harmonised AI standards with European standardisation bodies. The AI Act sets the bar for regulating artificial intelligence worldwide. It also reflects the European way of doing it – enabling innovation while protecting citizens’ rights. Emilia Gómez explains it below 👇 #ArtificialIntelligence #Science4Policy EU Digital & Tech
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Discover Europe’s electricity demand with our high-resolution EU Energy Atlas! The dataset is accessible through the Energy and Industry Geography Lab, a tool developed by the Joint Research Centre that provides valuable geographical data on energy, industry, and infrastructure. The atlas offers a series of EU maps showcasing the demand for various energy products across different sectors of the economy. In the image below you can see the data for electricity demand – head to the platform and use the filters to explore additional information related to other sectors https://europa.eu/!CH3Gr6 #JRCinMaps #energy #eigl
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#EUFunded researchers are exploring nature-based solutions to stimulate skin and bone repair. By harnessing the power of materials like silkworm silk and shrimp shells, they aim to develop new treatments for tissue regeneration. Want to learn more about how these innovations could change medical care? Read the full story, here➡️ europa.eu/!dg8DT4 #ResearchImpactEU #HorizonMagazine
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The EU is taking a stand against cancer 🎗️ By focusing on prevention, early detection, treatment, and quality of life for cancer patients, the EU Mission on Cancer and Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan are tackling cancer head on. Currently, the #EUCancerRoadshow is making its way through Romania, raising awareness about cancer prevention and care. Join us to contribute to a future where cancer is a thing of the past. Visit our website to find out where you can catch up with the Roadshow, and how you can stay proactive about your health. 👉 europa.eu/!PTN7QC #MissionCancer #EUMissions
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How much land do we use for the products we consume? We developed a new land use #footprint model, estimating how much cropland, grassland, and forest land the EU uses in a year. 🌱 In 2021 the EU was a net importer of cropland, 🌱 a net exporter of grassland, 🌱 and for forest land imports and exports were in the same range, the net balance fluctuates annually. This model will help us monitor the EU's progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals, fight deforestation, and reduce the environmental impact of our consumption. Read the news: https://europa.eu/!7Tv6G3 EU Environment and Climate
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Bologna 🇮🇹 has taken a big step in the direction of creating more renewable energy with Caab Spa - Centro Agroalimentare di Bologna. They are starting one of the largest #PhotovoltaicSystem on buildings in Italy. Producing 6 million kWh, this project lights up local buildings, supports families and fuels electric vehicles. With sights set on expanding to 11,000 sqm for 10.4 million kWh, Bologna's energy future is looking bright and sustainable! Explore this and other projects of the Cities Mission here: europa.eu/!gvWVrx #MissionCities #Sustainability #ClimateAction
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Closing the gender gap in R&I could lead to the next scientific breakthrough! Find out how the EU 🇪🇺 is making strides in gender equality and meet the women at the forefront of innovation 👩🔬 🚀 🔗 Explore their stories and the EU’s initiatives ↓ #GenderEquality #WomenInSTEM #Innovation
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Excessively high or low temperatures presently cause 407,000 fatalities a year in Europe. This may increase by the end of this century. Our scientists worked on the first pan-European assessment revealing that, without additional adaptation measures, this might mean a 13.5% increase in temperature-related deaths. Not every country is impacted the same: ❄Cold-related deaths are currently 2.5X more frequent in the east than in the west, and 🔥 Heat-related deaths are over 6X more common in the south than in the north. The map below shows the projected heat-related death hotspots in Europe by 2050 (source: The Lancet Public Health, https://lnkd.in/ejKRmm_a) Read more about the study and its policy implications: https://lnkd.in/enY8du9M #EUScience #ClimateChange EU Environment and Climate Juan-Carlos Ciscar, PhD David García-León Salla Saastamoinen Bernard Magenhann
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📢 The EU TalentOn 2024 contenders have been picked! We have selected 108 participants from 38 countries in the EU and beyond 🌍 for #EUTalentOn 2024, following a thorough evaluation process that included review by peers and expert assessments. To win prizes and turn their ideas a reality, participants will compete in creating complex solutions based on the 5⃣ #EUMissions. Almost 1,300 young scientists between 21-35 registered, and we appreciate their high-quality applications 🙏 Do you want to learn more about the contest and get to know the protagonists? Click here: europa.eu/!pvjkcJ.
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On 19 August, the European Health Security Committee held an important meeting on #Mpox outbreak. Since 2022 the EU has been carefully following the situation ensuring research efforts contribute to contain the outbreak, helping to understand the virus strains and ensuring accurate diagnostics tests. A joint effort between the VEO project & the Global Health EDCTP3 project GREAT-LIFE has contributed significantly to global efforts to contain the outbreak. In March 2024, these projects performed a genomic sequencing of the Mpox virus strains, gaining valuable insights into these strains and testing their compatibility with existing diagnostic methods. By confirming that current molecular assays can detect these strains effectively, this research helps in improving our ability to identify and to understand the virus. As we continue to navigate the Mpox outbreak, ongoing research efforts will play a critical role in informing strategies for prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. Explore more 👉 tinyurl.com/yc83svhd
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