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Portugal Reveals ‘Free Zones’ for Emerging Technologies in Digital Action Plan

Ramsey Baker

Summary: Portugal plans to develop cross-sector “technological free zones” to encourage experimentation in artificial intelligence, blockchain, 5G, nanotechnology and more. The plan was revealed on April 21, as part of the country’s ambitious digital transition action plan. Portugal’s Council of Ministers pledged that the new zones will be adapted in order to lessen the regulatory and ...

Portugal plans to develop cross-sector “technological free zones” to encourage experimentation in artificial intelligence, blockchain, 5G, nanotechnology and more.

The plan was revealed on April 21, as part of the country’s ambitious digital transition action plan. Portugal’s Council of Ministers pledged that the new zones will be adapted in order to lessen the regulatory and legal burden on the developers of new and experimental technologies.

By Ramsey Baker

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