The Impact of AI in Europe
The European Tech Alliance (EUTA) lauds the European Commission’s commitment to establishing Europe as a global pioneer in trustworthy AI. The AI Continent Action Plan marks a significant stride forward, emphasizing the need for actionable steps to accompany this ambitious vision.
Creating a Fertile Ground for Innovation
To attain leadership in AI, Europe must cultivate an environment that fosters innovation. This entails the development of a transparent, risk-based regulatory framework, enhanced backing for infrastructure and talent, and streamlined processes that benefit all European innovators, not solely SMEs.
The Role of EUTA
EUTA stresses the importance of striking a delicate balance in the forthcoming implementation of the AI Act, ensuring that innovation is encouraged while fundamental rights are safeguarded. A broad interpretation of terms such as "high-risk" and "General Purpose AI" could impede the progress of European entities in the global competitive landscape.
Driving Success with Four Key Priorities
In its contribution, EUTA outlines four critical priorities to realize the success of the Apply AI Strategy:
- Simplification: Enhanced EU-wide coordination and reduced compliance burdens for innovators across all scales.
- Tech Leadership: Investment in open AI infrastructure, improved access to chips and data, and backing for open-source tools.
- Talent and Skills: Creation of post-PhD pathways and strengthened collaboration between academia and industry to retain top AI talent in Europe.
- Legal Certainty: Establishment of clear, standardized implementation guidelines and practical resources to aid companies in adhering to the AI Act.
AI as a Necessity
AI is no longer just a competitive advantage, it's a necessity. Europe possesses the talent, values, and enterprises to lead the AI sphere, but it requires an apt policy framework to realize this potential.
About the European Tech Alliance EUTA represents leading European tech companies delivering innovative products and services to over a billion users. Comprising 33 member companies from 15 European nations, EUTA is deeply committed to European citizens and values, viewing the EU as a pivotal market.
The alliance advocates for enhancing Europe's tech competitiveness through an ambitious EU tech strategy, surmounting growth barriers, committing to clear, targeted, and risk-based regulations, and enforcing rules consistently in the globalized market.
