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June 23 · Issue #59 · View online
This monthly newsletter features the best finds, links and videos curated by Gerd Leonhard, Futurist & Humanist, Keynote Speaker, Author of 'Technology vs Humanity', Film-Maker www.TheGoodFutureFilm.com & CEO of The Futures Agency in Zürich / Switzerland. Topics: Technology/Humanity, AI, Climate, The Good Future and more.
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Greetings everyone! The European Commission is taking big steps on regulating AI (and exponential technologies in general), and so I figured maybe this is a good time to share some links and must-reads on “The Future of Europe” and the ambitiously-titled “ United States of Europe”. Have a look below, and if you like my videos please share them widely and be sure to hit that notify-me-bell on Youtube:) Thanks so much for your support and your interest in my work. Be well, stay happy, stay human! Zurich / Switzerland
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Here is my ELF Policy Paper on the Future of Europe: Capitalism, Technology and Sustainability
“This policy paper argues that in this crucial moment we Europeans need to develop a new operating system that would reflect our European values and priorities for the future. It outlines the key guiding principles of this system, in particular regarding the interplay between humans and technologies, and ends with suggestions for policymakers”
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'Science not Fiction' ELF's 'Science Not Fiction' event and interview with me
Europe seems to be falling behind in the competition of creating a thriving ecosystem for digital innovation. We risk becoming the readers of other geopolitical actor’s novel instead of writing our own. Watch my previous keynote on this topic, here.
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My highlights: Accenture report “Digital and Sustainability Investments Could Add Millions of Jobs to EU Economy”
I quite like this new Accenture report - have a look at my shared findings. “The report, “Europe’s new dawn - Reinventing industry for future competitiveness,” shows that although Europe was keeping pace with other regions from a growth and market share standpoint pre-pandemic, the…
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Digital and Sustainability Investments Could Add Millions of Jobs to European Economy by 2030, Accenture Research Finds | Business Wire
“Accelerated investments in digital and sustainability could add up to 5.7 million new jobs across Europe by 2030, according to a new research report from Accenture…”
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Europe lays out plan for risk-based AI rules to boost trust and uptake – TechCrunch
Already, it has earmarked 20 per cent of its post-pandemic recovery funds for digital initiatives. And it is exploring how to change the rules of the data economy to help level the field for competition and preserve privacy. Not only does data have huge economic value, it also has extreme personal significance. In a world of identity politics, as Ms Vestager puts it, “data defines us”.
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Westworld-AI Scenario To Be Banned In Europe: leaked AI Regulations Reveal Course-Correction Away From Dystopian AI Future
While the EU are going to stop short of banning immortality technology (at least for now), what’s clear is the level of surveillance seen in Westworld will indeed be banned, as will the manipulation and social control elements.
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Europe Proposes Strict Rules for Artificial Intelligence - The New York Times
On artificial intelligence, trust is a must, not a nice to have,” Margrethe Vestager, the European Commission executive vice president who oversees digital policy for the 27-nation bloc, said in a statement. “With these landmark rules, the E.U. is spearheading the development of new global norms to make sure A.I. can be trusted.
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Related and just released: The top technology trends 2021 | McKinsey
Which technology trends have the most momentum in an accelerating world? We ranked the top cross-industry trends that matter most for companies and executives.
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Winners and losers in new world order post corona future (via the Guardian)
“Winners and losers in new world order post corona future (via the Guardian) - “In Hong Kong, graffiti reads: “There can be no return to normal because normal was the problem in the first place.” Coronavirus: who will be winners and losers in the new world order?
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“We are becoming the United States of Europe. This is the way forward! How can we be multilateral if we are not united?", says @, CEO at @ https://t.co/CwAfl0lcJx
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The Future is already here, and the pace of change is MIND-BOGGLING - this has clearly become my favourite word in my online keynotes (probably too much so... but hey, nobody is perfect:), see below. Complete keynotes are on of course https://t.co/zowsauVUBO - sign up:) https://t.co/hE4Erbl5pu
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The Good Future: Exclusive Trailer for my New Film shot in Lanzarote
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My tweets on #Europe
The latest Tweets on @gleonhard + Europe
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My blog posts in #Europe
Futurist, Humanist, Keynote Speaker, Author and Film-Maker: Gerd is CEO of the The Futures Agency and the global expert and presenter for Technology and Humanity, Digital Ethics, Artificial Intelligence and Digital Transforming
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Europe tags on GerdFeed: Futurist Gerd Leonhard's latest must-reads
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