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Over two dozen companies, including Meta and Spotify, criticized the EU’s “fragmented” AI regulations, warning that Europe is losing competitiveness as the US, China, and India rapidly advance in AI adoption.

European policymakers are eager to reduce reliance on other global regions for semiconductor supplies, which are critical components in a wide range of electronics, including computers, automobiles, and military equipment.

In 30 months, the largest domestic sea port at the top of the port business will also become the first smart one thanks to the installation of a private 5G SA network.

The kick-off conference to mark the start of “Enhancing public services of Ploče Port Authority via implementing 5G connectivity”, a project carried out by Ploče Port Authority and the company Markoja, enabling the Port of Ploče to become Croatia’s first smart 5G port, took place today at Ploče Community Center.

The European Union has issued its first-ever antitrust penalty against tech giant Apple in the amount of nearly $2 billion. The fine stems from accusations of Apple’s anti-competitive behavior, specifically related to its treatment of rival music streaming services like Spotify.

The EU has inaugurated the European AI Office, positioning it as the hub of AI expertise across Member States. With a pivotal role in implementing the AI Act, the office is set to champion the cultivation and utilization of trustworthy AI while bolstering international collaboration.

The European Union has taken a significant stride towards endorsing technologies designed to extract carbon dioxide from the atmosphere by agreeing to implement a certification process.

The European Union has passed a landmark law granting consumers the right to repair common household appliances as well as mobile phones even after the expiration of the warranty period.

After an exhaustive 36-hour negotiation process in Brussels, negotiators established key restrictions on the use of AI in Europe, asserting that these regulations would not stifle innovation or hinder the development of future European AI leaders.

The project “Enhancing public services of Ploce Port Authority via implementing 5G connectivity” carried out by the Port Authority of Ploče and Markoja has been selected by the European Commission for co-financing in the amount of 958,125 euros under the second round of CEF Digital call for the deployment of a secure, protected, and sustainable 5G network in the Member States.