Public Sector Tech Watch provides insights into emerging technologies in the European public sector, such as artificial intelligence and blockchains.
Digital innovationObservatories+2 topics
Last update: 02/05/2024
2024 Public Sector Tech Watch “Best Cases Award”
The Public Sector Tech Watch (PSTW) observatory has launched the ‘2024 Best Cases Award’. The award aims to:Generate a virtuous mechanism for sharing the best experiences on the use of emerging technologies (Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, etc.) in the public sector;Rewarding and giving visibility to the most innovative public administrations.This award is spotlighting solutions using emerging technologies (AI, BC, etc.) in public administrations at all levels to enhance public services for citizens or to improve their internal processes. They welcome also submissions from the…
ObservatoriesArtificial intelligenceBlockchain
Last update: 19/03/2024
BDTI Materials Now Available in All 24 EU Languages
We are pleased to announce that all key Big Data Test Infrastructure (BDTI) materials are now available in all 24 European languages. Previously available only in English, presentations, and essential information about the BDTI offer aimed at Public Administrations across Europe have now been translated into all official European languages. This update ensures that Public Administrations, academics, and anyone interested in BDTI in different European member states can access and understand the relevant materials in their native language. The initiative aims to facilitate better communication…
Languages and translationOpen Source Software+3 topics
Last update: 05/03/2024
Call for Tenders: Develop an innovative circular economy solution
The CircularPSP initiative, funded by the European Union's Horizon Europe, has officially opened its calls. This initiative is aimed at advancing the circular economy through innovative pre-commercial procurement processes. This forward-thinking program seeks to bridge the gap between research and market-ready solutions, encouraging public and private sector collaboration to develop sustainable, circular technologies and services. The CircularPSP call is part of the EU's strategy to achieve a climate-neutral, resource-efficient economy, addressing critical areas such as waste reduction…
Artificial intelligenceDigital innovation
Last update: 04/03/2024
AI in the Public Administration
Discover the potential advantages of implementing AI in the public sector, and explore the essential factors for achieving success, including the reliability, quality, and accuracy of data input in AI systems from the Euritas Position Paper. The Euritas’ (European Association of Public IT Services Providers) position paper reflects on the risks, opportunities and ethical implications of using AI in the public sector and states Euritas’ support of the EU initiative described in the upcoming AI Act. The paper also proposes actions to address the need for upskilling the public sector workforce to…
eGovernmentArtificial intelligence
Last update: 25/03/2024
Attend a 30-minutes course on Artificial Intelligence
Discover our new 30-minute e-learning course on Artificial Intelligence: an introduction to the fundamentals of AI for interoperable public services, covering the concept of Artificial Intelligence, the policy context and methods to support interoperability through AI. Attend freely this course on EU Academy. Discover all our courses.
Artificial intelligenceDigital innovation
Last update: 27/02/2024
Artificial Intelligence in the European Commission
The Communication on the Artificial Intelligence in the European Commission (AI@EC) outlines its strategic vision to foster the internal development and use of lawful, safe and trustworthy AI. When using or deploying AI, the Commission will: Develop internal operational guidelines that give staff – users, developers or procurers of AI systems – clear and pragmatic guidance on how to put such systems in operation. Assess and classify AI systems that the Commission is using or planning to use – based on a risk-based approach and using the Commission’s operational guidelines. Refrain from using…
Artificial intelligenceDigital innovation
Last update: 20/03/2024
Intersection of AI, law, and data in the EU
The recent series of panel discussions on AI and open data ecosystems hosted by data.europa.eu, generated extraordinary level of engagement for the three sessions. The discussions brought together experts to educate stakeholders in the open data environment about the transformative impact of AI. The panels aimed to shed light on how AI intersects with open data, such as using open data to train AI systems or employing AI to generate new data, while also delving into how EU regulatory proposals could shape this dynamic field:The first panel discussion focused on the legal aspects of AI…
Artificial intelligence
Last update: 20/03/2024
AI Skills Strategy for Europe
Artificial Intelligence has achieved remarkable growth in recent years and it has the potential to significantly impact a wide range of roles and functions across industries, performing complex tasks that were once exclusive to human intelligence (Sheikh, Prins & Schrijvers, 2023, p.161). The AI Skills Strategy for Europe, developed by the Artificial Intelligence Skills Alliance (ARISA) project consortium, touches upon AI’s transformative impact on multiple sectors, its ethical and responsible implementation, and its challenges to the European workforce. It is made of seven main strategic…
eGovernmentArtificial intelligence
Last update: 22/02/2024
Open call for interest: Nordic Ethical AI Sandbox Workshop 3
Nordic Innovation is looking for companies to participate in a workshop on AI Lifecycle Management to ensure robust and secure AI systems. This is the third out of four workshops within the theme of ethical use of AI.The workshop takes place on 20 March and the focus will be on AI Lifecycle Management including ethical considerations, methods and safeguards for ensuring robust and secure AI systems.The workshop will be facilitated by industry experts on ethical and responsible AI. Participating companies will engage in discussions about the critical importance of maintaining control over the…
Business and competitionArtificial intelligence
Last update: 22/02/2024
All EU actions on AI
Follow the European Union actions to support the Artificial Intelligence on the official European Commission website. Link to the AI Act. You will find the latest important milestones below:January 2024AI innovation package to support Artificial Intelligence startups and SMEs December 2023Political agreement reached by the co-legislators June 2023European Parliament's negotiating position on AI Act December 2022General approach of the Council on AI Act September 2022Proposal for an AI liability directive June 2022Launch of first AI regulatory sandbox in Spain: Bringing the AI Regulation…
Artificial intelligenceDigital innovation
Last update: 20/02/2024
MEPs reached a political deal with the Council on AI
In December 2023, MEPs reached a political deal with the Council on a bill to ensure AI in Europe is safe, respects fundamental rights and democracy, while businesses can thrive and expand. The main points were:Safeguards agreed on general purpose artificial intelligenceLimitation for the of use biometric identification systems by law enforcementBans on social scoring and AI used to manipulate or exploit user vulnerabilitiesRight of consumers to launch complaints and receive meaningful explanationsFines ranging from 35 million euro or 7% of global turnover to 7.5 million or 1.5% of turnover