EU Digital & Tech

What were the DMA’s key activities in 2025?   From enforcement to compliance, here’s how the implementation of the Digital Markets Act made a difference for businesses and users across the EU:   🔹iPhones became interoperable with connected devices, such as smartwatches or other wearables 🔹BirdyChat and Haiket announced plans to become interoperable with WhatsApp 🔹investigations were launched into whether Amazon and Microsoft should be designated as gatekeepers for their cloud computing services 🔹two non-compliance decisions were adopted, one on anti-steering (Apple) and one on users’ control over personal data usage (Meta) 🔹and more!   Read the latest report to discover how the DMA is shaping fair and contestable digital markets across the EU: link.europa.eu/87Y9mN.

No matter the generation… EU digital rules are iconic✨ We are shaping a better online world that works for everyone: 🔹helping online platforms become safer & more transparent with the Digital Services Act 🔹making digital markets fairer & more competitive with the Digital Markets Act 🔹ensuring safe, trustworthy AI systems with the AI Act 🔹removing roaming charges across the EU and beyond with Roam Like at Home Discover how EU digital rules are reshaping the internet → link.europa.eu/9jMHtn.

AI in biometrics. AI in employment. AI in law enforcement. AI in education. AI in regulated products. These are examples of use cases classified as ‘high-risk’ under the AI Act. ⚠️Why? Because they may endanger health, safety or fundamental rights. Our draft guidelines for the classification of high-risk AI systems are now open for feedback to help providers and deployers navigate the rules: link.europa.eu/QdFcGV. Who can contribute? ▪️AI providers and developers ▪️organisations using AI systems ▪️public authorities ▪️researchers ▪️civil society organisations ▪️supervisory bodies ▪️members of the public Make sure to send in your feedback by 23 June 2026 → link.europa.eu/hd9xjF.

51% of people in the EU keep an old phone at home. Somewhere in a drawer, a bag, or forgotten on a shelf.

Using AI in your research? The EU has updated its guidelines on the responsible use of generative AI in research. Key additions include: 🔹 New recommendations on interactions with third parties using AI during meetings and as part of information management 🔹 Awareness of "hidden prompts", that are instructions for AI systems hidden from human oversight 🔹 Continued focus on transparency, accountability and responsibility Developed with the input and collaboration of countries and stakeholders across the European Research Area, the guidelines are supported by an open feedback process for ongoing contributions and suggestions. Read the updated guidelines: link.europa.eu/tbgFcq

Don't miss the upcoming EU Digital and Tech Events! 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗡𝗘𝗖𝗧 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 - 𝗛𝗶𝗣𝗘𝗔𝗖 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 - 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁-𝗴𝗲𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲? 📅 19 May 2026, 14:00 CET 📍 Online 📺 Live session: https://lnkd.in/eyFA5xFU This online session will discuss the next generation of computing and Artificial Intelligence. Join to discover the HiPEAC Vision 2026, at a time of intense global volatility. 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼 𝗗𝗮𝘆 - 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 📅 21 May 2026, 14:00 CET 📍 Online 📺 Live session: https://lnkd.in/dXBM7zmR Discover the policy and funding requirements for the Digital Europe Programme open calls. Get your questions answered and pitch your organisation’s idea for a chance to pilot AI-powered screening services across Europe. 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗗𝗜𝗚 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 - 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗩𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘁 📅 26-27 May 2026 📍 Brussels & Online ✍️ Register here: https://lnkd.in/dQuygNZs Join this event to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the .eu. Tech leaders and policymakers will come together to exchange views on the Internet and its governance. 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁 📅 3 - 4 June 2026 📍 Brussels 🔗 Discover more: https://lnkd.in/d2c9RCRj Don't miss the 5th edition of the EIC Summit. Explore the exhibition and discover EIC-funded Projects and EU Initiatives. Connect with innovators, investors and policymakers, hear from leading voices in European innovation, visionary scientists, entrepreneurs, investors and policymakers.

The Digital Services Act is reshaping how platforms operate in Europe.   From tackling illegal products on marketplaces and protecting children online to improving algorithmic transparency.   Discover how ↓   #DSAforReal

💡 The world is changing, are we keeping up? From personal to work, digital skills are essential. Whether applying for jobs, attending online meetings or using AI tools, these skills are fundamental for numerous jobs. In 2025, 93% of people in the EU used the internet at least once a week, yet 40% of EU citizens still lack basic or above basic digital skills. And the age is also a factor: only 33% of people aged 65-74 have at least basic digital skills, contrasting with 75% of Europeans aged 16-34. These gaps can affect access to job opportunities, highlighting the importance of continuous upskilling and reskilling. The Digital Skills and Jobs Platform, is an EU initiative that provides a wide range of high-quality information, resources and opportunities in the area of digital skills and jobs across all levels, from very basic to advanced. Discover the platform: https://lnkd.in/dRimsk6

😺 Is Schrödinger’s cat dead or alive? You are not the only one who is indecisive, in quantum physics two things can be true at the same time. Quantum technology is expected to revolutionise how we deal with complex challenges. From research breakthroughs to critical infrastructure, it will open a new chapter for EU's competitiveness. Europe wants to become a global leader before 2030. By investing in research and innovation, we aim to build a strong ecosystem that transforms groundbreaking science into real-world and market-ready applications. Discover the European Quantum Strategy: https://lnkd.in/es3F5-eT

🤖 Can you spot when you interact with AI systems? Or when you see AI-generated content?   We’ve just published draft guidelines to help AI deployers and providers comply with transparency obligations under the AI Act.     AI providers will need to inform people when they are: ▪️interacting with an AI system, and add machine-readable labels to enable the detection of AI-generated or manipulated content ▪️exposed to deepfakes, AI-generated text publications on matters of public interest, or emotion recognition and biometric categorisation systems   The draft guidelines aim to clarify the scope of the transparency obligations and to provide practical examples and explanations to support providers and deployers → link.europa.eu/GRmRPq.   What do you think? Share your feedback by 3 June (link in comments).