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At a gathering of ambassadors, President Stubb details Finland's diplomatic stance while EU official Henna Virkkunen emphasizes that controlling new technologies is key to economic and global influence.
Following the Ceuta border crisis, the EU Commission has engaged in discussions with Meta and TikTok, with Commissioner Henna Virkkunen emphasizing social media platforms' clear responsibilities in combating misinformation.
Commissioner Henna Virkkunen announced that AI-generated images will require labels starting Sunday, with citizens able to report unmarked images, aiming to strengthen public trust in AI.
Finnish politician Henna Virkkunen engaged in a 'constructive discussion' with Apple's CEO, Tim Cook, though specific details of the meeting were not immediately disclosed.
The EU has fined Temu €200 million for allowing the sale of illegal and unsafe products on its platform. Meanwhile, the EU is also discussing its strategic interests for potential talks with Russia regarding Ukraine and facing regional revolts over the use of cohesion funds to combat high energy costs.
European Commissioner Henna Virkkunen is scheduled to appear as a guest on the Ykkösaamu morning show to discuss Europe Day.
EU:n digikomissaarina toimiva Virkkunen on listalla mukana johtajat-kategoriassa.
European Commission Commissioner Henna Virkkunen announced that the EU will unveil proposals for unified age restrictions on social media platforms this autumn, citing concerns that children as young as 13 may be too vulnerable online.
Spain has implemented border controls on arrivals from Italy and is facing a growing migrant crisis in Ceuta, leading to increased tensions with Morocco and broader EU discussions on migration and border security. The situation has also sparked debate and accusations regarding the underlying causes and alleged orchestrators of the migrant influx.
Europe's digital chief, Henna Virkkunen, has warned that artificial intelligence is evolving into a geopolitical weapon, urging Europe to avoid reliance on an unpredictable Washington for strategic capabilities.
EU tech sovereignty chief Henna Virkkunen, speaking at Web Summit Rio, warned against Europe's reliance on US tech companies. She emphasized that the push for European digital sovereignty aims for independence, not protectionism or isolationism.
European Commission EVP Henna Virkkunen commented on plans for major changes in European film funding and stated that the potential Paramount-WBD merger might require review under several EU regulatory frameworks.
EU Commission Vice-President Henna Virkkunen stated that Europe aims to bring microchip production to the continent, noting that Europe is already strong in chip design, particularly in Oulu due to Nokia's presence.
In an interview, Henna Virkkunen stated that it is time to evict Chinese "high-risk companies" like Huawei from European mobile networks.
The EU is preparing for the possibility of artificial intelligence slipping beyond human control, according to a Finnish tech chief. This comes as the bloc considers the implications of advanced AI development.
EU digital chief Henna Virkkunen has called for closer monitoring of social media platforms amid the spread of misinformation during the recent migration influx at Spain's Ceuta.
European Commission Executive Vice-President Henna Virkkunen stressed that technological innovations will shape the future and that Europe must play a leading role in mastering key technologies, ahead of her visit to Croatia.
The European Union has unveiled a new 'Tech Sovereignty' package aimed at boosting domestic production in AI, semiconductors, and cloud computing. This initiative seeks to reduce the EU's dependence on American and Chinese technology and enhance its digital autonomy.
Commissioner Henna Virkkunen is scheduled to appear as a guest on the Ykkösaamu morning show, where she will discuss topics related to security, technology, and democracy.
Time Magazine has published its annual list of the 100 Most Influential People, featuring individuals such as Henna Virkkunen, Takaichi, and Blackpink's Jennie among its honorees.