In a period that Europe prepares to launch its new multi-annual programme for research and innova... more In a period that Europe prepares to launch its new multi-annual programme for research and innovation it is important to step back and reflect on the broader social and economic benefits that Big Science and curiosity-driven research have brought to society and moreover how we can work together to maximize this impact. Further engaging citizens, offering more opportunities for young people, exploiting the tools presented by digital technologies are some of the challenges that I highlight/discuss in this essay. The possibilities to build a real ecosystem of knowledge economy rely on many factors, which need to be seen together. It is the concept of the knowledge society development, the institutional and financial background for the Research and Innovation (R&I) growth and the unbelievable data economy increase over the last years. All of them have contributed to the redesigned model of the knowledge economy. Science and innovation is now in the heart of the future development and is building competitive advantages of the European Union in the mid and long-term perspective. In 2018, the innovation becomes the crucial reference point to establish one of the key growth engine for the EU under the next Multiannual Financial Framework. The proposed Horizon Europe for 2021-2027 was equipped by the European Commission with nearly EUR 100 billion. This was fully supported by the European Parliament, even if some wished to allocate more, ca. EUR 120 billion. 1
The development of artificial intelligence (AI) has accelerated the digital revolution and has ha... more The development of artificial intelligence (AI) has accelerated the digital revolution and has had an enormous impact on all aspects of life. Work patterns are starting to change, and cooperation between humans and machines, currently humans and various forms of AI, is becoming crucial. There are advantages and some threats related to these new forms of human-AI collaboration. It is necessary to base this collaboration on ethical principles, ensuring the autonomy of humans over technology. This will create trust, which is indispensable for the fruitful use of AI. This requires an adequate regulatory framework: one that is future proof, anticipates how AI will develop, takes a risk-based approach and implements ex ante assessment as a tool to avoid unintended consequences. Furthermore, we need human oversight of the development of AI, supported by inter-institutional partnerships. But first we need to create the conditions for the development of AI digital literacy.
Metaverse development requires combined tools, as using AI, Virtual Reality, some techniques of 3... more Metaverse development requires combined tools, as using AI, Virtual Reality, some techniques of 3D, creation of avatars and their identities, blockchain decentralised models, IoT and AI IoT, IoT: communication between devices, management of data consents, the proper infrastructure for data transfers, data portability, interoperability systems, the adequate cyber resilience solutions etc. All those tools and their uses are functioning under the specific value chain, and - in addition - can create the unintended consequences. Consideration of ethical aspects of Metaverse solutions should take into account all crucial points, as: accountability, responsibility, transparency, privacy & security, non-discrimination, avoiding biases and asymmetry of information, stability of digital identity ( vis a vis concept of EU Digital Identity Wallet), avoiding ransomware attacks and cryptojacking at the area of Metaverse economy, avoiding any harm addressed to human autonomy. It should be analysed...
In a period that Europe prepares to launch its new multi-annual programme for research and innova... more In a period that Europe prepares to launch its new multi-annual programme for research and innovation it is important to step back and reflect on the broader social and economic benefits that Big Science and curiosity-driven research have brought to society and moreover how we can work together to maximize this impact. Further engaging citizens, offering more opportunities for young people, exploiting the tools presented by digital technologies are some of the challenges that I highlight/discuss in this essay
The development of artificial intelligence (AI) has accelerated the digital revolution and has ha... more The development of artificial intelligence (AI) has accelerated the digital revolution and has had an enormous impact on all aspects of life. Work patterns are starting to change, and cooperation between humans and machines, currently humans and various forms of AI, is becoming crucial. There are advantages and some threats related to these new forms of human–AI collaboration. It is necessary to base this collaboration on ethical principles, ensuring the autonomy of humans over technology. This will create trust, which is indispensable for the fruitful use of AI. This requires an adequate regulatory framework: one that is future proof, anticipates how AI will develop, takes a risk-based approach and implements ex ante assessment as a tool to avoid unintended consequences. Furthermore, we need human oversight of the development of AI, supported by inter-institutional partnerships. But first we need to create the conditions for the development of AI digital literacy.
In a period that Europe prepares to launch its new multi-annual programme for research and innova... more In a period that Europe prepares to launch its new multi-annual programme for research and innovation it is important to step back and reflect on the broader social and economic benefits that Big Science and curiosity-driven research have brought to society and moreover how we can work together to maximize this impact. Further engaging citizens, offering more opportunities for young people, exploiting the tools presented by digital technologies are some of the challenges that I highlight/discuss in this essay. The possibilities to build a real ecosystem of knowledge economy rely on many factors, which need to be seen together. It is the concept of the knowledge society development, the institutional and financial background for the Research and Innovation (R&I) growth and the unbelievable data economy increase over the last years. All of them have contributed to the redesigned model of the knowledge economy. Science and innovation is now in the heart of the future development and is building competitive advantages of the European Union in the mid and long-term perspective. In 2018, the innovation becomes the crucial reference point to establish one of the key growth engine for the EU under the next Multiannual Financial Framework. The proposed Horizon Europe for 2021-2027 was equipped by the European Commission with nearly EUR 100 billion. This was fully supported by the European Parliament, even if some wished to allocate more, ca. EUR 120 billion. 1
The development of artificial intelligence (AI) has accelerated the digital revolution and has ha... more The development of artificial intelligence (AI) has accelerated the digital revolution and has had an enormous impact on all aspects of life. Work patterns are starting to change, and cooperation between humans and machines, currently humans and various forms of AI, is becoming crucial. There are advantages and some threats related to these new forms of human-AI collaboration. It is necessary to base this collaboration on ethical principles, ensuring the autonomy of humans over technology. This will create trust, which is indispensable for the fruitful use of AI. This requires an adequate regulatory framework: one that is future proof, anticipates how AI will develop, takes a risk-based approach and implements ex ante assessment as a tool to avoid unintended consequences. Furthermore, we need human oversight of the development of AI, supported by inter-institutional partnerships. But first we need to create the conditions for the development of AI digital literacy.
Metaverse development requires combined tools, as using AI, Virtual Reality, some techniques of 3... more Metaverse development requires combined tools, as using AI, Virtual Reality, some techniques of 3D, creation of avatars and their identities, blockchain decentralised models, IoT and AI IoT, IoT: communication between devices, management of data consents, the proper infrastructure for data transfers, data portability, interoperability systems, the adequate cyber resilience solutions etc. All those tools and their uses are functioning under the specific value chain, and - in addition - can create the unintended consequences. Consideration of ethical aspects of Metaverse solutions should take into account all crucial points, as: accountability, responsibility, transparency, privacy & security, non-discrimination, avoiding biases and asymmetry of information, stability of digital identity ( vis a vis concept of EU Digital Identity Wallet), avoiding ransomware attacks and cryptojacking at the area of Metaverse economy, avoiding any harm addressed to human autonomy. It should be analysed...
In a period that Europe prepares to launch its new multi-annual programme for research and innova... more In a period that Europe prepares to launch its new multi-annual programme for research and innovation it is important to step back and reflect on the broader social and economic benefits that Big Science and curiosity-driven research have brought to society and moreover how we can work together to maximize this impact. Further engaging citizens, offering more opportunities for young people, exploiting the tools presented by digital technologies are some of the challenges that I highlight/discuss in this essay
The development of artificial intelligence (AI) has accelerated the digital revolution and has ha... more The development of artificial intelligence (AI) has accelerated the digital revolution and has had an enormous impact on all aspects of life. Work patterns are starting to change, and cooperation between humans and machines, currently humans and various forms of AI, is becoming crucial. There are advantages and some threats related to these new forms of human–AI collaboration. It is necessary to base this collaboration on ethical principles, ensuring the autonomy of humans over technology. This will create trust, which is indispensable for the fruitful use of AI. This requires an adequate regulatory framework: one that is future proof, anticipates how AI will develop, takes a risk-based approach and implements ex ante assessment as a tool to avoid unintended consequences. Furthermore, we need human oversight of the development of AI, supported by inter-institutional partnerships. But first we need to create the conditions for the development of AI digital literacy.
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