@techreport{KaskFeller2021, type = {Working Paper}, author = {Kask, Maarja and Feller, Nils}, title = {Digital Education in Europe and the EU's role in upgrading it}, doi = {10.48462/opus4-3732}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:b1570-opus4-37323}, pages = {7}, year = {2021}, abstract = {A key political priority of Ursula von der Leyen's Commission is making Europe fit for the digital age. It promised to create playing rules for Artificial Intelligence (AI) within the first 100 days of its mandate. This urgency underlines the importance of digital transformation for the Commission. We have not seen the same sense of urgency regarding digital education, however. In this policy brief, Nils Feller and Maarja Kask explain why stronger EU engagement in digital education and upskilling is crucial not only for the Union's labour market but its overall competitiveness. They show where the Commission stands, what challenges it faces and how they can be addressed.}, language = {en} } @techreport{Kask, type = {Working Paper}, author = {Kask, Maarja}, title = {Contact tracing apps in Europe - When one is better than many}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:b1570-opus4-35607}, pages = {4}, abstract = {One of the issues brought forth by the COVID-19 crisis is the need to track the infection chains in order to stop the disease from spreading. One of the simplest ways this can be done is via a smartphone app. However, this can bring about several privacy issues. Furthermore, unless a common protocol is taken up all over Europe allowing apps from different member states to be able to seamlessly communicate with each other, the discrepancies would render the national apps ineffective. The member states need to decide on a single app protocol throughout Europe and the European Commission should strongly back its uptake.}, language = {en} } @techreport{Kask, type = {Working Paper}, author = {Kask, Maarja}, title = {A European approach to regulating AI - The Commission's AI strategy}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:b1570-opus4-36904}, pages = {6}, abstract = {The European Commission's AI strategy was released just a few short weeks before the global pandemic hit Europe. In her policy brief, Maarja Kask argues that AI can only be expected to help us through this pandemic and on a path of economic recovery if the upcoming legislation resolves the issues evident in the white paper. Not only does the Commission need to explain what it means when it talks about AI, but also be clear about its investment plan. The member states will also need to pull their weight when it comes to funding for the strategy to succeed.}, language = {en} } @techreport{Kask, type = {Working Paper}, author = {Kask, Maarja}, title = {False information about coronavirus and beyond: Lessons for the EU?}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:b1570-opus4-35158}, pages = {5}, abstract = {The spread of the global coronavirus pandemic has infected the world with a substantial surge of false information. When there is already a significant amount of confusion, mis- and disinformation can amplify feelings of fear and enhance risks. Joint action is crucial to tackle this unprecedented amount of false information and the EU is well-placed to lead a coordinated response. While important steps have already been taken, more decisive action is necessary. This Policy Brief provides an overview of significant examples of mis- and disinformation in the context of the pandemic and identifies key lessons for the EU's broader fight against false information.}, language = {en} }