Oct 14

SHAFE proudly launches the Position Paper on Healthy, Smart and Friendly Environments for All Ages

The SHAFE Stakeholders Network is happy to release its Position Paper, developed in collaboration between SHAFE partners and the participants on the COST Action Net4AgeFriendly, to present recommendations that aim to promote healthier environments for all citizens and make environments accessible, sustainable and reachable for all, with the support of ICT. The Portuguese Ecosystem of the …

by Heather Smith
Jul 20

White Paper on Artificial Intelligence: Public consultation towards a European approach for excellence and trust

From 19 February to 14 June 2020, citizens and stakeholders provided their views on the upcoming policy and regulatory steps on artificial intelligence. Aiming to promote the uptake of artificial intelligence (AI) while at the same time, addressing the risks associated with its use, the European Commission has proposed a White Paper (.pdf) with policy and regulatory …

by Heather Smith
Jun 2

New research reveals technology keeping older people independent for longer

Need for care homes delayed by 8+ months & millions in social care funding redeployed New research has revealed how potentially life-saving technology is helping older people stay independent at home for longer – delaying a move to a care home by nearly nine months and enabling hard-pressed local authorities to redeploy millions in social …

by Heather Smith
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