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Europe’s Tech Sovereignty Package: the right diagnosis, an honest question about the cure

On 3 June 2026 the European Commission unveiled its Technological Sovereignty Package: Chips Act 2.0, the Cloud and AI Development Act, an Open Source Strategy and an energy roadmap. The diagnosis is finally honest. The harder question is whether €2 billion and a hedged equity mechanism are anywhere near the size of a €264 billion dependency.
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AI Ethics and Human Dignity in Magnifica Humanitas

Pope Leo XIV's encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas, emphasizes the need to "disarm" artificial intelligence to prevent its misuse for domination and exclusion. It advocates for a moral framework governing technology, aligning with European AI policies that prioritize human dignity and inclusivity over mere efficiency. The document encourages collective responsibility in AI development and governance.
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Everyone Used to Wear a Hat — What History Teaches Us About Agentic AI

The hat didn't disappear The hat didn't vanish because it lost its usefulness. It disappeared because the social context it represented ceased to exist. That story is more revealing than it initially seems — especially if you're trying to understand what agentic AI is about to do to the modern organisation.because it became useless. It disappeared because the social world it expressed stopped existing. That story is more instructive than it first appears — especially if you're trying to understand what agentic AI is about to do to the modern organisation.
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The Fourth Industrial Revolution: Navigating the Hidden Risks of AI, Cybersecurity, and Global Power Shifts

The Cambridge Centre for Risk Studies highlights three major risks of the digital age: AI and automation displacing middle-class jobs, escalating cybersecurity threats from state-sponsored attacks, and geopolitical tensions over semiconductor resources. These forces threaten economies and global stability, emphasizing the importance of proactive decision-making in shaping the future.
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AI’s Impact on Digital Accessibility Platforms

In our latest AXSChat, we spoke with Gina Bhawalkar from Forrester about their WAVE report on digital accessibility platforms. The discussion explored how organizations can use these tools to scale accessibility, the growing role of AI, and the importance of keeping human oversight at the center. Discover key insights on trends, challenges, and the future of accessibility in this detailed conversation.
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Agentic AI is Here: How Atos is Leading the Next Automation Revolution

Agentic AI, introduced by Atos through the Polaris AI Platform, represents a transformative shift in business automation, moving from AI assistance to autonomy. This approach empowers systems to act independently, optimizing complex workflows. With pre-built agents addressing various tasks and a focus on collaborative Multi-Agent Systems, Agentic AI augments rather than replaces human roles, promoting efficiency and innovation.
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AI and other future technologies will be necessary — but not sufficient — for enacting the UN’s Pact for the Future

The UN’s Pact for the Future, adopted in September 2024, aims to address sustainability and justice for present and future generations, acknowledging AI's role while emphasizing human rights. However, it inadequately reflects current scientific realities regarding planetary boundaries and lacks effective monitoring mechanisms. Urgent funding and resource redistribution are essential for implementation.