Connected cities: can ethics play a central role in security?
Digital, Europe EN, In the News, SocietyTwo and a half years after its launch, the European project IMPETUS has delivered an eponymous platform dedicated to improving the security of smart cities. The IMPETUS platform incorporates eight tools combining cutting-edge technologies, ethical considerations and operational recommendations for security centers.
Wave exposure: understanding the risks to improve protection
Digital, Europe EN, Health, In the News
With the deployment of 5G, concerns about possible risks related to cell phones have increased. As part of the European GOLIAT project, which is funded by the European Union to the tune of €7 M, Télécom Paris and the C2M chair are contributing…
How can we assess the health risks associated with exposure to electromagnetic fields?
Energy & environment, Environment, Europe EN, Health, In the News
As partners of the European SEAWave project, Télécom Paris and the C2M Chair are developing innovative measurement techniques to respond to public concern about the possible effects of cell phone usage. Funded by the EU to the tune of €8…
Improving air quality with decision-making tools
Energy & environment, Environment, Europe EN, In the News
Launched in October for a four-year period, the RI-URBANS project aims to strengthen synergies between European air quality monitoring networks and research infrastructures in the field of atmospheric sciences. IMT Nord Europe is a partner…
Easier access to research infrastructure for the European atmospheric science community
Energy & environment, Environment, Europe EN, In the News
Improving access to large facilities for research on climate and air quality and optimizing use are the objectives of the European ATMO-ACCESS project. Véronique Riffault and Stéphane Sauvage, researchers at IMT Nord Europe, one of the project's…
Data governance: trust it (or not?)
Digital, Europe EN, In the News
The original version of this article (in French) was published in the quarterly newsletter no. 20 (March 2021) of the Values and Policies of Personal Information (VP-IP) Chair.
On 25 November 2020, the European Commission…
IMPETUS: towards improved urban safety and security
Digital, Europe EN, In the News, Risque et cybersécurité
How can traffic and public transport be managed more effectively in a city, while controlling pollution, ensuring the safety of users and at the same time, taking into account ethical issues related to the use of data and mechanisms to ensure…
Decision support tools for maritime accident management
Digital, Energy & environment, Environment, Europe EN, In the News
The European MANIFESTS project, launched in January, is a two-year project bringing together a consortium of nine research institutions and public administrations with complementary expertise in managing maritime accidents. Funded by the European…
A European consortium for early detection of stroke and atrial fibrillation
Digital, Europe EN, Health, In the News
The European project MAESTRIA, launched in March 2021 and set to run 5 years, will take on the major challenges of data integration and personalized medicine with the aim of preventing heart rhythm problems and stroke. How? By using artificial…
e-VITA, a virtual coach for seniors
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Virtual coaching can play a crucial role in maintaining healthy and active ageing through early detection of risks and intervention tailored to the individual needs of senior citizens. However, current technologies do not meet these requirements.…