A working meeting focused on the digital competitiveness of the European Union took place at the premises under the Žižkov Television Tower. The main guest of the discussion was Henna Virkkunen, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission for Technological Sovereignty, Security and Democracy. In addition to Commission representatives, leaders of the Czech technology sector and national policymakers also participated in the round table.
The central topic of the debate was current digital legislation, led by the so-called AI Omnibus and other proposals affecting European technological development. Participants shared insights from the Czech market, which are to serve as a basis for creating practical policy solutions. The goal is to set rules that do not hinder innovation, but at the same time ensure the security and sovereignty of the European digital space.
České Radiokomunikace (CRA), which hosted the event, took the opportunity to present its infrastructure. It presented the Prague Gateway DC project and its cloud and artificial intelligence services. These services are directly linked to the DC Tower data center, which is located in the immediate vicinity of the venue and forms one of the key points of the Czech digital network.
The discussion showed that the strategic development of artificial intelligence and digital infrastructure presents a complex challenge for Europe. According to the organizers, dialogue between the private sector and regulators is essential for the successful implementation of new laws.
The discussion provided a number of insights, challenges and visions from the Czech market that helped to inform practical policy solutions fostering innovation.
The meeting, moderated by Jan Kavalírek, confirmed the growing importance of local data centers for the EU's ambitions in technological independence. Connecting state-of-the-art technical infrastructure with a legislative framework remains a priority for both Czech technology companies and representatives of the European Commission in their new term of office.
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