'Europe's AI progress insufficient' - Report highlights EU's struggles to compete with US, China
A recent report by France's Parliamentary Office for Scientific and Technological Assessment has raised concerns about Europe's ability to compete with the US and China in the artificial intelligence race.
The study paints a picture of Europe's lagging progress, highlighting the challenges in achieving digital sovereignty and the need for greater investment in innovation. The report warns that the European Union's focus, while essential, does not address the dominance of American and Chinese advances.
The analysis sheds light on the structural weaknesses of Europe's artificial intelligence ecosystem. Despite some prominent European companies such as French firm Mistral, critical components of the technology supply chain, such as semiconductor manufacturing and graphics processing units, remain underdeveloped in the region. Meanwhile, the US continues to dominate the global landscape, sourcing two-thirds of its chips from Taiwan and leveraging its powerful industry.
Another pressing issue is the exodus of experts from Europe, with skilled professionals in this sector increasingly migrating to American companies. This exodus of talent further underlines the need for strong domestic initiatives to retain expertise within Europe. However, the report also acknowledged the EU's power in regulation, suggesting that a focus on ethical AI development could build greater public trust in European models compared to those from other regions.
Ahead of a summit planned for February 2025 in France, the report offered a series of recommendations to strengthen Europe's position. A key suggestion was to create a unified global governance framework for artificial intelligence, potentially under the auspices of the United Nations. This proposed institution would oversee regulations, coordinate international efforts and address the global digital divide.
Furthermore, the analysis reiterated the idea of a collaboration between France, Germany, the Netherlands, Italy and Spain to develop a competitive European sector. Despite being mooted as an idea since 2017, such an initiative has yet to materialize. European allies face a critical juncture to invest in their technology capabilities or risk being left behind in a field increasingly central to economic and geopolitical power.
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