🤖 AI & tech policy in the EU 🎓 @MaastrichtU & @UniversiteLiege alumnus 👾 @StarWars nerd
Brussels, Belgium
Joined November 2011
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@Allied4Startups has united with 19 trade associations and 26 leading companies to advocate for strategic actions to:
1️⃣ Empower European #tech and boost #competitiveness;
2️⃣ Create smart regulations;
3️⃣ Ensure effective enforcement.
➡️ ow.ly/lgG850TmHh5
Maxime Ricard retweeted
🚀Europe must boost its competitiveness by empowering its tech sector!
Together with 19 trade associations and 26 companies, we’re advocating for:
🥇Real tech competitiveness
🎯 Smart regulations
📥Effective enforcement
It’s time for Europe to lead in tech!
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🌟 We’re excited to welcome @kallefahlvik as our new Jr. Startup Lifecycle Officer! With hands-on experience at OECD and UNCTAD, and a Swedish #tech startup, Kalle brings a fresh perspective. He’ll focus on #startup issues, scaling, and EU competitiveness. Welcome onboard, Kalle!
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The Commission’s White Paper on Europe’s digital infrastructure needs emphasises strong #digital frameworks, however the proposed #networkfees threaten this vision.
Check out our op-ed on why #netneutrality is imperative for #startups👇
ow.ly/J0JO50SAjGw
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Associations of European 🇪🇺 startups called for more integration of the EU’s single market to better support innovators in a political declaration
- @Euractiv & @eaTechEU
euractiv.com/section/competi…
Very proud of this video about @Allied4Startups’ thoughts on the 🇧🇪 Presidency of @EUCouncil.
Starring… your humble servant!
As you're likely aware, Belgium, the land of delicious waffles 🧇, world-renowned chocolate 🍫, and exceptional beer 🍺, has recently taken over the Presidency of @EUCouncil. But what does it mean for #startups?
To discover our insights, check out the brief video below. 👇
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This is where the fun begins. Empire celebrates 25 years of the #StarWars prequels – speaking to Hayden Christensen, Ewan McGregor, Natalie Portman & more in brand new interviews. Two collectible covers, art by @paulshipper. Out Thurs 15 Feb.
READ MORE: empireonline.com/movies/news…
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AI Act ‼️ the trilogue agreement was approved by Coreper today.
Next step ➡️ Vote in @EP_SingleMarket & @EP_Justice on 13 February
⏩️ Final vote in April I plenary
📝 Signed!
Coreper I Ambassadors confirmed the final compromise text found on the proposal on harmonised rules on artificial intelligence (#AIAct).
The AI Act is a milestone, marking the 1st rules for AI in the 🌍, aiming to make it safe & in respect of 🇪🇺 fundamental rights.
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L'Allemagne va soutenir l'accord sur le règlement pour l'IA lors du vote de ce 2 février⬇️. Qu'en sera-t-il de la France? Selon une info @Contexte , une RIM se tient ce soir pour en décider - @Jamal_ELH @isabelcmandic #AIAct @DigitalEU @IoanDragosT @brandobenifei @ReclaimYourFace
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🇪🇺 The @EU_Commission just unveiled its AI Innovation Package, aiming to support European #startups in crafting trustworthy #AI. Eager to know the perks for startups and its connection to the #AIAct negotiations? Dive into our latest blog post! ➡️ ow.ly/ekBb50QuKsK
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The Mandalorian and Grogu are headed to the big screen.
Directed by Jon Favreau, and produced by Favreau, Kathleen Kennedy, and Dave Filoni, The Mandalorian & Grogu will go into production later this year.
This is the Way.
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Yesterday, our Policy Manager @MaxDanRicard represented @Allied4Startups at an online seminar by @global_oxford, sharing his insights on establishing globally consistent #AI governance amidst geopolitical tensions. 🌍 Full scoop 👉 ow.ly/vIAO50Qp4fG
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Have a #startup-inspired Christmas! 🎄Dive into our latest blog post to unwrap the potential gifts 🎁 of EU policies we hope to see wrapped up under the Belgian Presidency 👉 ow.ly/m5j250QkwoJ
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It’s official! 🎉 The EP plenary gave a big thumbs up 👍 to adopting the INI report on #startups and #scaleups. Check out our recent press release for all the deets ➡️ ow.ly/YhKR50QiH31
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Increasing innovation, industrial and technological competitiveness through a favourable environment for start-ups and scale-ups - #EPlenary adopts report by @tsvetypenkova
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Discover @Allied4Startups’ take on the #AIAct agreement in our latest thread ⤵️
And ICYMI, we’re partnering with @SteptoeLLP to help #startups comply with the upcoming law! 🤝 More here: ow.ly/bUXg50QhAPA
Last Friday, the #AIAct's final trilogue went down! 🤖 Following a 36-hour negotiation marathon spread over 3 days, the EP and EU Council ultimately reached a provisional agreement 🤝. Scroll through the rest of this thread to stay in the loop 🔁 on where we stand as AFS.
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Drumroll, please! 🥁 We're teaming up with the legal maestros over at @SteptoeLLP to empower startups in navigating the complex #AIAct regulatory landscape. 🤝 Stay tuned – this collaboration is about to change the game for the entire ecosystem! 🚀 #AFSxSteptoe
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✅Deal on the #AI Act! On 8 December around midnight, EU policymakers agreed on a final version on the #AIAct. Wondering what it means for #startups? Our press release 📷
alliedforstartups.org/2023/1…
