EU’s Digital Bonanza: €1.3 Billion to Battle Hackers & Boost Tech Skills!
The European Commission is investing €1.3 billion to bolster cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and digital skills across the EU. With plans for cyber resilience and digital identity protection, the Digital Europe Programme aims to keep hackers as unwelcome as pineapple on pizza.
Hot Take:
It looks like the European Union is about to throw a digital party with a whopping €1.3 billion guest list! From beefing up their cyber muscle to inviting artificial intelligence to the dance floor, the EU seems ready to outshine the tech-savvy crowd with its new digital wardrobe. Just make sure they keep the hackers off the invite list, or it might turn into a techno-rave gone wrong!
Key Points:
- The European Commission is investing €1.3 billion in cybersecurity, AI, and digital skills as part of the Digital Europe Programme for 2025-2027.
- The funding will enhance cyber resilience, including protecting critical infrastructure like hospitals and submarine cables.
- Part of the investment will support the deployment of the EU Digital Identity Wallet to safeguard personal data.
- Initiatives include boosting gen-AI applications, supporting digital innovation hubs, and enhancing digital skills training.
- The EU has recently imposed sanctions on hackers from Russia and North Korea involved in cyberattacks.
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