Gaia-X Endorses EU Cloud and AI Development Act as Step Toward European Digital Sovereignty
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Gaia-X welcomes the European Commission's proposed Cloud and AI Development Act, viewing it as a significant step toward strengthening Europe's cloud and AI capabilities, competitiveness, resilience, and strategic autonomy. The proposal includes a Union-wide sovereignty framework, Cloud and AI Leadership Initiatives, and public-sector procurement measures, signaling a shift from policy ambition to operational implementation. The Act aims to expand European cloud and AI infrastructure, support research and innovation, and introduce a common sovereignty framework for digital autonomy.
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The proposal's Union-wide sovereignty framework, Cloud and AI Leadership Initiatives, and public-sector procurement measures show that Europe is now moving from policy ambition to operational implementation.
The Commission's proposal seeks to expand European cloud and AI infrastructure, support research and innovation, and introduce a common sovereignty framework.
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