Digital EU 🇪🇺

AI in cybersecurity: a friend or a foe? New advanced AI models are redefining how we protect and defend our digital infrastructure. In the EU, we want to create our own path toward safe and responsible advanced AI to strengthen our cybersecurity capabilities. 🧵↓

📵 Out of office. DND mode. Travelling across Europe this summer? ▪️Good news: you can call, text and scroll anywhere in the EU without extra roaming fees. ▪️Better news: you don't have to. Roam like you're at home. Disconnect like you're on holiday. link.europa.eu/tdnnHQ

The Special Panel on Child Safety Online has delivered evidence-based recommendations to help make the digital world safer. Experts across the EU examined the risks of online platforms, including the impact of social media on children. Read the report: link.europa.eu/rkRgMP

Children are asking for a safer online world. We asked Europeans aged 12–17 for their views on apps, websites, games & social media: 🚸80% support rules for loot boxes 🚸78% support age limits 🚸48% want controls on features like infinite scroll link.europa.eu/CGDqYJ

We need age-appropriate restrictions on platforms. This is not about whether children can access social media. It is about when social media can access our children. For a safer start online for every child ↓ x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

Parents are concerned about the impact of screens on their children: 🔹72%: worry about exposure to harmful content 🔹61%: children being contacted by strangers 🔹54%: the impact of screens on sleep 🔹51%: the impact on school performance Learn more: link.europa.eu/mkd479

Can deepfakes be used for good? The EU-funded SOLARIS project explored the risks and benefits of synthetic media. It found that tackling deepfakes requires journalism, regulation, public awareness, and citizen participation. #WeekendRead: 🔗 link.europa.eu/6HTv7y

New white paper explores four possible futures for digital democracy in Europe. Published under the EU-funded INNOVADE project, it outlines four scenarios for 2050, examining how digital technologies could shape democracy and society. #WeekendRead: 🔗link.europa.eu/Jg4kqP

Do you know how to keep your accounts safe? 🔹Create a strong password with 8+ characters 🔹Change it often 🔹Use multi-factor authentication With the Cyber Skills Academy, the @EU_Commission is helping strengthen cybersecurity skills across the EU. 🔗link.europa.eu/DW4Fjm

The Commission preliminarily finds Instagram & Facebook’s addictive design in breach of the Digital Services Act (#DSA). This includes features such as personalised recommendations & autoplay, which fuel the urge to keep scrolling. Discover what's next: link.europa.eu/Rgpwrp.

AI and satellite imagery help emergency teams respond to natural disasters. After the Venezuela earthquakes, NASA, Microsoft and the EU's Copernicus programme used AI and satellite data to assess building damage and help direct rescue efforts. #FrAIday🔗 tr.ee/gaAHCK

🇪🇺🤝🇦🇺The EU and Australia held their third Digital Dialogue. Discussions on cooperation in digital and tech included: 🔹Critical technologies 🔹Cybersecurity 🔹Online safety 🔹Data policy 🔹Secure connectivity and infrastructure & more. 🔗link.europa.eu/XqK4D4

There are many ways cybercriminals steal your money or data. Phishing accounts for 60% of cyberattacks, including malspam, vishing, and malvertising. Discover what the EU does to prevent, detect, respond to and deter cybersecurity incidents: link.europa.eu/HkPCDb

@EU_Commission Corrigendum: updated link to learn more about EU initiatives on cybersecurity ➡️ link.europa.eu/HkPCDb

⛱️ Friendly reminder for a carefree summer. Backing up your data can help prevent the loss of important information in the event of a cyberattack. The @EU_Commission is working to strengthen resilience against cyber threats. Learn how: link.europa.eu/7fdTGM

What are the benefits of investing in digital for the EU? Digital investments deliver high returns, boosting economic growth, benefiting sectors beyond digital & fostering a more inclusive digital transition. Discover the EU's progress in digital: link.europa.eu/GcGxTn

Discover the Action Plan on Cybersecurity and AI: link.europa.eu/ggpXTT Press release: link.europa.eu/WrYPc4

3⃣ Scaling up AI capabilities for cybersec ▪️An EU Grand Challenge to scale EU AI-powered cybersecurity solutions ▪️Access to AI Factories to test, train & deploy advanced AI models for cyber resilience ▪️Trainings for professionals under the Cybersecurity Skills Academy ↓

AI in cybersecurity: a friend or a foe? New advanced AI models are redefining how we protect and defend our digital infrastructure. In the EU, we want to create our own path toward safe and responsible advanced AI to strengthen our cybersecurity capabilities. 🧵↓