Europe's AI Sovereignty Crisis Extends Beyond Frontier Model Access
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Frederike Kaltheuner, Leevi Saari
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This article, part of a three-part series with the AI Now Institute, argues that Europe's AI sovereignty problem extends far beyond just access to frontier AI models. It examines how the EU's AI market is deeply entangled with the ecosystems of dominant US tech players, and discusses recent developments such as the US ordering Anthropic to cut off foreign access to its advanced AI models. The piece explores the EU's efforts to reduce dependence on non-European suppliers for critical digital technologies, including the Chips Act 2.0 and Cloud and AI Development Act.
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Europe's AI market is deeply entangled with the ecosystems of dominant US players.
EU Commissioner for Tech Sovereignty, Security and Democracy Henna Virkkunen introduces the European Technological Sovereignty Package, featuring the Chips Act 2.0, Cloud and AI Development Act, and related strategies to reduce the EU's dependence on non-European suppliers for critical digital technologies.
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