Artificial intelligence

Can/Should robots look after the young and the old?

Exploring the potential, ethics and the willingness of people to automatise unpaid domestic work.

Technology adoption dashboard

Preparing for the virtual AI revolution: EU’s flexible principles imperative

Legislators and regulators should adopt flexible principles to promote technological innovations while minimising risks.

Adapting the European Union AI Act to deal with generative artificial intelligence

The European Union’s draft AI Act already needs to be revised to account for the opportunities and harms of generative AI.

Competition in generative artificial intelligence foundation models

This working paper examines how competition in foundation models (FMs) works.

What should be done about Google’s quasi-monopoly in search? Mandatory data sharing versus AI-driven technological competition

This paper explores the crucial role of search engines in modern digital economies and their impact on user welfare.

Why is the new directive on platform work important?

Antitrust issues raised by answer engines

This paper outlines some early antitrust issues related to answer engines and the response competition authorities should adopt.

The age of competition in generative artificial intelligence has begun

Competition in generative artificial intelligence spurs disruptive, potentially beneficial innovations, but not without costs and risks.

China’s 2023 work report and what it means: an AI post-mortem

China is taking a more nuanced approach to the overarching goal of GDP growth.

Artificial intelligence adoption in the public sector: a case study

This case study illustrates the drivers of and barriers to AI adoption by organisations, and acceptance of AI by workers in the public sector.

The future of work: a transatlantic perspective on challenges and opportunities

A compilation of research outputs from the transatlantic expert group project, in e-book format.

Search to answer engine shift challenges dynamic competition

Microsoft and Google’s move towards answer engines requires competition authorities to preserve dynamic competition.

Artificial intelligence: how to get the most from the labour-productivity boost

Artificial intelligence should boost productivity over time. The boost can happen sooner, and last longer, with the right policies.