EU's AI strategy lags behind the US and China. To become competitive, it should:
- Infrastructure: Increase investment in cloud computing and partnering with US tech.
- Data: Simplify data regulations, enhance open data access, and incentivize data sharing.
- AI Adoption: Set ambitious AI targets and focus on outcomes in public contracts.
- Skills and Talent: Fund AI academic positions and pivot education programs toward AI skills.
- (De)Regulation: Streamline regulations for ease of use while ensuring safety.
Addressing defense AI and promoting global leadership in open-source AI is vital. Europe has the resources; bold actions are required to catch up.
https://cepa.org/article/what-if-the-eu-was-really-serious-about-ai/