Joseph Loux

A graphic showing a 20-euro banknote with the design area pixelated. Above the note, bold text reads: “What will the future euro look like?” A curved arrow points to the blurred area. Below the banknote, the message says: “Submit your design.” The European Union flag appears in the bottom right corner. The image is shown in a design software interface.

💶 Shape the future look of the euro!

The European Central Bank has launched a design contest for new euro banknotes with two themes:

🖼️ European Culture
🐦 R️ivers & Birds

Open to designers across the EU, submit your ideas by 18 August 12:00 CET

→ europa.eu/!cWfmdT

Newsletter: OECD news on innovation, science, technology and industry

Don't miss the latest OECD insights on #innovation, science, technology & industry! In our latest edition:

🔹 France’s online #gaming edge, despite urban-rural #broadband #connectivity divides
🔹 The new Global #AI Initiatives Navigator
🔹 Blogs on #CitizenScience & more

👉 bit.ly/40JyWdG

#technews

📸 Route des vacances qui traverse la plus belle partie de la France 🎶.
1960. Paris

Blog: France’s best regions for online gaming according to OECD broadband data

#France has made its mark in the online #gaming world, underpinned by strong #connectivity. Yet despite impressive #broadband speeds, areas differ when it comes to #latency. And like in other countries, there is a persistent urban-rural divide. Our blog takes a look: oe.cd/68S

#esport #technews

Six OECD policy priorities for a healthy and productive ocean The world’s ocean is at a tipping point. From plastic pollution to overfishing, the challenges facing our blue planet are urgent and interconnected. As the global community gathers in Nice for the Thi...

If the #OceanEconomy were a country, it would be the 5th largest economy in the world. But there is a real risk that the growth of past decades may stall.

What are the top policy priorities for healthy and productive #oceans? Our blog dives in: oe.cd/68I

#fisheries #maritime #UNOC3 #BlueEconomy

Are governments still reaching for the stars? A look at civil space R&D New OECD data show that government funding for civil space research is increasingly uneven, with major cutbacks in the United States offset by gains in Europe and Asia. This blog explores trends in pu...

Space technology quietly powers much of modern life, yet government budgets for civil #space R&D are becoming increasingly volatile. While some countries are ramping up investments, others are pulling back.

🚀 Blast off to our blog to find out more: oe.cd/66d

#SpaceTech #SpaceResearch #SpaceNews

What is citizen science and why should policymakers care? Citizen science empowers people from all walks of life to contribute meaningfully to scientific research—from tracking biodiversity to supporting public health. As it gains momentum globally, this blo...

There is growing interest in #CitizenScience to enhance research efficiency and relevance, as well as trust in #science.

Why does citizen science matter for #SciencePolicy, and how can governments support it? We take a look in our blog: oe.cd/5-5

#scipol #scipolicy #scicomm #scinews #openscience

Newsletter: OECD Digital Policy Digest

Don't miss the latest issue of the OECD #DigitalPolicy Digest with new analysis of #connectivity divides between urban and rural areas, insights on how governments are cracking down on #SocialMedia age limits, our recent blog posts on #AI and more: bit.ly/44MWC3k

#broadband #5G #digital #technews

📷 Seeberger Frères.
La boulangerie
1920. Paris

Graph: Which countries use fixed wireless access (FWA) the most? Czechia, Slovakia, New Zealand, Estonia and Italy are the top 5 OECD countries.

5G subscriptions surged 48% in a year and now account for 33% of #mobile subscriptions across the OECD.

Fibre and #5G keep expanding, as fixed #wireless access grows to meet rising demand for fast, reliable #connectivity.

See more trends and browse the latest OECD #broadband statistics: oe.cd/62f

The OECD has just launched the Global AI Initiatives Navigator, bringing together high-quality indicators, evidence and tools from leading international sources to help users understand how #AI is being developed, deployed and governed worldwide: bit.ly/46J8zYW

#AIpolicy #TechNews #OECDAI

Graph: 5G download speeds across the OECD in rural areas compared to cities. Korea is on top in both rankings at over 400 Mbps.

#Broadband access and quality have been improving but urban rural #connectivity divides persist.

At the end of 2024, users in cities across the OECD experienced mobile download speeds 37.2% higher than those in rural areas.

More data & insights in our new report: oe.cd/682

#DigitalDivide #4G #5G

📷 Marc Riboud.
Reflet de la Tour Eiffel sur une DS
1964. Paris

Le kiosque à journaux.
1960. Paris

Too young to scroll? Why governments are cracking down on social media age limits As countries move to tighten social media age limits, new OECD analysis reveals widespread gaps in age assurance practices and highlights the risks younger users face online. This blog explores the ev...

Enforcement of age limits on #SocialMedia is an ongoing concern. Our blog offers new insights on why governments are cracking down, how today’s safeguards fall short, and what platforms and policymakers can do to better protect children online: oe.cd/65x

#AgeAssurance #ChildSafety #DigitalPolicy

📷 Johan van der Keuken.
Jeune femme lisant au chevet de Notre-Dame
Années 1960. Paris

Child safety online: Online age assurance is on the rise, but a complex legal landscape leaves children unevenly protected.

#AgeAssurance is key to safer online spaces for children, but the complicated legal and policy landscape across borders makes it challenging to implement consistently. A new OECD report aims to help policymakers navigate this complex terrain: oe.cd/66I

#OnlineSafety #DigitalPolicy #ChildProtection

Blog: Want stronger growth in Europe? Start with the air we breathe

New OECD research reveals that #AirPollution significantly reduces labour #productivity across Europe. Our blog looks at how even modest #AirQuality gains can boost productivity, details the impacts on different types of companies, and offers insights for policymakers: oe.cd/66r

Age assurance to protect young people online is underused. Only 2 out of 50 digital services verify age at sign-up.

Governments, tech firms & child rights organisations see #AgeAssurance as key to safe digital spaces.

But a new OECD review of 50 online services reveals that most don’t verify age at account creation, and safeguards are often easy to bypass: oe.cd/66o

#OnlineSafety #ChildSafety #TechNews

Blog: Are governments still reaching for the stars? A look at civil space R&D

Space technology quietly powers much of modern life, yet government budgets for civil #space R&D are becoming increasingly volatile. While some countries are ramping up investments, others are pulling back.

🚀 We take a look in our blog: oe.cd/66d

#SpaceEconomy #SpaceTech

📷 Le bus 96, place du Châtelet
1957. Paris

📷 Jules Aaron.
Les peintres de Montmartre
1935. Paris

Blog: Too young to scroll? Why governments are cracking down on social media age limits

Too young to scroll? 📱

Our blog offers new OECD insights on why governments are cracking down on #SocialMedia age limits, how today’s safeguards fall short, and how platforms and policymakers can do better: oe.cd/65x

#OnlineSafety #ChildSafety #SaferInternet #AgeAssurance #TechNews

Bilingual traffic sign in English and French informing about the last exit in the US near a border crossing to Canada.

One language, one nation: Language policy and economic integration. The authors find that enforcing a single language without supporting bilingualism risks fragmenting the very markets such policies aim to unify.
cepr.org/voxeu/column...
via @voxeu.org
#trade #language #policy #langsky

OECD policy brief: Exploring and mapping the ocean depths for a more sustainable future

🌊 Mapping the #seafloor is key for the #OceanEconomy, supporting #marine management, conservation and our understanding of #ocean systems. Yet despite advances, nearly 3⁄4 of the global #seabed remains unmapped by modern standards. Our new policy brief dives in: oe.cd/65g

#UNOC3 #BlueEconomy

Blog: Why innovation needs smarter governance, not just faster tech

A brain implant translating your thoughts directly into speech. Scammers cloning your voice with AI. #EmergingTech is racing ahead, but is #TechGovernance keeping up?

Our blog with @oecdgovernance.bsky.social explores why #innovation needs smarter #governance, not just faster tech: oe.cd/65c

Blog: Six OECD policy priorities for a healthy and productive ocean

🌊 If the #ocean economy were a country, it would rank as the 5th largest economy in the world.

The OECD is at #UNOC3 this week, supporting international cooperation for sustainable #oceans. Our blog explores top policy priorities: oe.cd/65a

#OceanEconomy #BlueEconomy #SaveOurOcean

Merriam-Webster Tweet: Any dictionary can be a pocket dictionary with big enough pants. Cookie Monster's reply to the tweet: Me no wear pants.

This might be the absolute greatest reply we have ever received.

Thank you, Cookie Monster 📕🍪💙

Duolingo users are in turmoil over the app’s AI lessons The question is who will delete the app

Duolingo users are in turmoil over the app’s AI lessons

OECD Digital Economy Paper: Enhancing the resilience of communication networks

In today’s digital society, #connectivity is critical. Yet recent blackouts, cyberattacks and natural disasters have exposed just how vulnerable our #communication networks really are.

A new OECD report looks at how to bolster #digital infrastructures against a growing array of threats: oe.cd/62M