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We are spied on, manipulated and bullied online, misinformation and disinformation thrive in the amorphous digital 'cloud' — the EU is right to try and bring some order into the digital world (Photo: EUobserver)

Digital EU: the Good, the Bad — and the Ugly

The European Union has impressive digital ambitions and an equally-impressive array of initiatives, proposals, directives and regulations, all designed to make the bloc 'fit for the digital age'.

And there's much to recommend in the EU plans. As the bloc underlines, the digital transition should certainly work for all, put people first, and open up new opportunities for business.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) must be developed in ways that respect people's rights and also earn the...

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We are spied on, manipulated and bullied online, misinformation and disinformation thrive in the amorphous digital 'cloud' — the EU is right to try and bring some order into the digital world (Photo: EUobserver)

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Shada Islam is an independent EU analyst and commentator who runs her own strategy and advisory company New Horizons Project. She is also the editor of the EUobserver magazine.

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