Henry Ajder interview: The human finger delicately touches the finger of a robot's metallic finger. Concept of harmonious coexistence of humans and AI technology

Henry Ajder on generative AI: ‘We need a balance between excitement and supervision’

Henry Ajder is a renowned expert on generative artificial intelligence (AI) and deepfakes. He advises companies and governments including Adobe, Meta and the European Commission on the impact of AI on business and society. Ajder also hosted "The Future Will Be Synthesised", a BBC radio series on deepfakes and synthetic media. A German photographer has ...

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Carbon capture, utilisation and storage: a polarising or pragmatic part of the EU climate toolbox?

Carbon capture, utilisation and storage technologies could help tackle hard-to-abate emissions in the fight against climate change, but they face challenges in investment, viability and scepticism when it comes to risks of greenwashing and allowing business as usual. Carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) are a family of technologies that stop emitted carbon dioxide from ...

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‘Heavy red meat eaters could be CO2-taxed in the future’

"However, we also propose that fruit and vegetables should become more affordable." Interview with Eric Lambin, Chief Scientific Advisor to the European Commission, about the scientific consensus towards sustainable food consumption in the EU and the new scientific opinion on this topic. If you rate the nutritional quality and the state of sustainable food systems ...

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The use of non-invasive brain stimulation for mental health and more: ethics and EU regulation

As part of an international research consortium (the EU-funded STIMCODE project), senior researcher Dr Moritz Julian Maier and his team have just developed recommendations on EU regulation and a code of conduct regarding non-invasive brain stimulation techniques: electrically or electromagnetically stimulating parts of the brain. Much needed, because such techniques are being used more and ...

Challenges and opportunities linked to the use of collaborative industrial robots ('cobots') in Europe

Challenges and opportunities linked to the use of collaborative industrial robots (‘cobots’) in Europe

In recent years, the growth of collaborative robots has been significant even if it remains a small market. "Cobots" are not designed to replace humans but to collaborate with them, providing assistance for difficult or arduous tasks. Today, EU companies are leading the way in collaborative robot technology, helping create more egalitarian and safer working ...

Furthering international research cooperation in a fragmented world

Furthering international research cooperation in a fragmented world

According to UNESCO, a quarter of all scientific publications are the result of international cooperation between researchers. This shows the importance of cross-border scientific collaboration. Sometimes however, geopolitical factors get in the way and impact this cooperation. Nevertheless, policy can also be a strong driver of research collaboration across borders, as illustrated by the European ...

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ESMH Media Review – July 26, 2023

In the spotlight Extreme heat in Europe is becoming the new normal — prompting tourists toward cooler destinations cnbc, 24.07.2023 More tourists are thought to be prioritizing milder temperatures or even off-season travel to avoid spending their time away in oppressive heat. Europe is currently experiencing some of the hottest temperatures of the summer so ...

A European streaming platform for news in all EU languages

A European streaming platform for news in all EU languages?

The Panel for the Future of Science and Technology (STOA) has published a study on the technical feasibility of a European news streaming platform. The idea is to provide citizens with programmes and news from European public broadcasters in all EU languages. Beyond the importance of this project for freedom of expression and democracy, such ...