The EU Towards the next technological transition: Commission presents EU strategy to lead on Web 4.0 and virtual worlds is a policy document that outlines the European Commission’s approach to the next technological transition, specifically in the areas of Web 4.0 and virtual worlds. The document emphasizes the need for the EU to be at the forefront of these technologies to ensure that they are developed and used in a way that benefits society and promotes European values.

The strategy focuses on three key areas:

  1. Research and innovation: The EU aims to support research and innovation in Web 4.0 and virtual worlds by investing in key technologies and infrastructure. The Commission also plans to create a European Laboratory for Virtual and Augmented Reality (LEVA) to support the development of these technologies.
  2. Ethics and values: The EU recognizes that Web 4.0 and virtual worlds raise ethical and societal questions, and it aims to ensure that these technologies are developed and used in a way that respects European values such as privacy, security, and human dignity.
  3. Competitiveness and jobs: The EU aims to ensure that the EU is a leader in the development and use of Web 4.0 and virtual worlds, creating new jobs and economic opportunities for European businesses and citizens. The Commission plans to support the development of startups and SMEs in this field and to work with international partners to promote European leadership in these technologies.

The strategy aims to position the EU as a leader in the development and use of Web 4.0 and virtual worlds, ensuring that these technologies are developed and used in a way that benefits society and promotes European values.

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