The EU's €1.3 billion investment over the next two years aims to accelerate the adoption of AI technologies, particularly in healthcare, through immersive environments for training and assessments. This funding will also help implement the AI Act to ensure responsible AI use, enhance digital infrastructure, and improve cybersecurity. Initiatives supported include European Digital Innovation Hubs, environmental simulations, and the EU Digital Wallet, aligning with the EU's goal of enhancing digital competencies and sovereignty within the tech landscape.
"Securing European tech sovereignty starts with investing in advanced technologies and in making it possible for people to improve their digital competences," Henna Virkkunen, executive vice-president for Tech Sovereignty, Security and Democracy, said in a press release.
The investment will also support the implementation of the AI Act, which ensures all AI systems developed and used in the EU are done so safely and responsibly.
Funding will also be allocated toward supporting European Digital Innovation Hubs, which offer companies training and resources in technologies such as AI.
Building the Destination Earth digital model which simulates environmental changes to support policy-making and sustainability efforts.
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