On 20 March, AER had not one but two meetings at the Berlaymont, the European Commission headquarters, in Brussels. Meeting Commissioner for Digital Economy and Society, Mariya Gabriel On Wednesday morning, President Magnus Berntsson met with Commissioner Gabriel to discuss the Digital Europe programme for 2021-2022. Accompanied by Martin Svensson and Anders … [Read more...]
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What’s new on Artificial Intelligence?
Artificial Intelligence has been discussed in AER events, especially in the 2017 event "Artificial Intelligence: are the regions up to challenge?". The event brought together politicians, civil servants, entrepreneurs, academics and stakeholder groups to exchange about the disruption artificial intelligence brings for regional policymaking. The European Commission's … [Read more...]
Tackling the Ethics of AI
During AER’s event on artificial intelligence (AI) attendees broke into five roundtable discussion groups, each addressing an area of AI important to stakeholders. The group called "AI: Towards a Soulless World" discussed the ethical issues created by the rise of AI and what it means to be human in an era of highly intelligent robots. Debates were moderated by Diane Whitehouse, … [Read more...]
The Future of Work: Skills and Competences
During AER’s event on artificial intelligence (AI) attendees broke into five roundtable discussion groups, each addressing an area of AI important to stakeholders. The group called Skills and Competences: Racing with Machines discussed the skills and competences which will become the most valuable as AI continues to progress. A central focus for the group was on the reforms … [Read more...]
AI: The Next Wave in Culture
During AER’s event on artificial intelligence (AI) attendees broke into five roundtable discussion groups, each addressing an area of AI important to stakeholders. The group titled the culture in the digital age discussed the progression of AI generated art and its future role in the creative arts industry. For an hour, topics such facilitating collaboration between AI and … [Read more...]
Funding opportunities on Artificial Intelligence!
Following the recent success of AER's event “Artificial Intelligence: Are Regions Up to The Challenge?” on Thursday 30 November, which brought together policy makers, stakeholders, academics, and entrepreneurs to discuss the policy implications of the rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI), the Projects Unit of the AER Secretariat is pleased to share with you some relevant … [Read more...]
AI: A Revolution in Heathcare
During AER’s event on artificial intelligence (AI) attendees broke into five roundtable discussion groups, each addressing an area of AI important to stakeholders. The group titled the healthcare revolution was to discuss the disruption AI will bring to the delivery and organisation of healthcare. For an hour, issues such as the changing nature of medicine, relationships … [Read more...]
Stimulating Innovation in AI
Supporting innovation, Attracting Innovators At AER’s event on artificial intelligence (AI) attendees broke into five roundtable discussion groups, each addressing an area of AI important to stakeholders. Contributors highlighted the changes they expect to see in their fields with the progression of AI and its implications for their work. The group titled supporting … [Read more...]
Mutual Learning at AER event on Artificial Intelligence
Policy makers, stakeholders, academics, and entrepreneurs gathered in Brussels on Thursday 30 November at AER’s event "Artificial Intelligence: Are Regions Up to The Challenge?" to discuss the policy implications of the rise of Artificial Intelligence. Genuine exchange The event offered a rare opportunity for the various participants to take part in a genuine exchange. While … [Read more...]
Artificial Intelligence on regions’ agendas in Brussels
The Artificial Intelligence event brought together politicians, civil servants, entrepreneurs, academics and stakeholder groups in genuine exchange. The objective was to share experiences, stories, to understand each others' challenges and to identify fields for action which can start now. 2016's event focused on finding a common language for the deployment of e-health. 2017's … [Read more...]
Artificial intelligence: are regions up to the challenge?
This event brought together politicians, civil servants, entrepreneurs, academics and stakeholder groups in genuine exchange. The objective was to share experiences, stories, to understand each others' challenges and to identify fields for action which can start now. Last year's event focused on finding a common language for the deployment of e-health. 2017 was all about the … [Read more...]
The Future is Now: Innovation in AI
Innovation in artificial intelligence (AI) is turning what was once science fiction into reality. With the exponential pace at which technology develops, barriers are being broken in AI faster than many have thought possible. On 30 November, AER’s event Artificial Intelligence: Are Regions Up to The Challenge? will bring together field experts, academics, and stakeholders … [Read more...]
Coding for Ethics With AI
Ethical issues around the future usage of artificial intelligence (AI) have helped turn it into a polarising issue in society. From techno-optimists to people derided as luddites, many have an opinion on the ethics of AI. Later this month, AER’s event Artificial Intelligence: Are Regions Up to The Challenge? will bring together field experts, academics, artists, politicians, … [Read more...]
Human Culture in a Digital World
Future artificial intelligence (AI) programs promise to alter our understanding and experiences with human culture. From the music, to language, to art, AI will play a more prominent role in human culture in the years to come. AER’s event Artificial Intelligence: Are Regions Up to The Challenge? will bring together field experts, academics, artists, politicians, and … [Read more...]
Skills and Competences in an AI era
In the next decade, it is a virtual certainty that Artificial Intelligence (AI) will begin to replace increasing numbers of labourers. The outsourcing of labour to machines will alter the skills and competencies which are valuable in a competitive labour market. At AER's event on Artificial Intelligence, speakers will address this topic, highlighting the challenges and … [Read more...]