The EU wants countries to speed up visa procedures to attract US researchers.
Commissioner Ekaterina Zaharieva told us at our #POLITICOAITech summit that the EU's executive branch plans to make some proposals to improve coordination among countries.
Commissioner Ekaterina Zaharieva told us at our #POLITICOAITech summit that the EU's executive branch plans to make some proposals to improve coordination among countries.
Brussels wants faster visa paths to lure US researchers
The Trump administration has been cutting research budgets — and the EU scents an opportunity to pounce.
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May 14, 2025 at 1:29 PM
The EU wants countries to speed up visa procedures to attract US researchers.
Commissioner Ekaterina Zaharieva told us at our #POLITICOAITech summit that the EU's executive branch plans to make some proposals to improve coordination among countries.
Commissioner Ekaterina Zaharieva told us at our #POLITICOAITech summit that the EU's executive branch plans to make some proposals to improve coordination among countries.
“We really count on Europe to participate in this global effort to build AI capacity in the Global South, particularly Latina America, Africa and the Caribbean,” says Amandeep Singh Gill, the UN Secretary-General's envoy on technology.
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May 13, 2025 at 1:15 PM
“We really count on Europe to participate in this global effort to build AI capacity in the Global South, particularly Latina America, Africa and the Caribbean,” says Amandeep Singh Gill, the UN Secretary-General's envoy on technology.
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Good morning! Our annual AI & Tech summit is about to kick off.
Today’s agenda is packed with sessions featuring EU policymakers, industry leaders and tech innovators.
Have a closer look at the program: www.politico.eu/tech2025-age...
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Today’s agenda is packed with sessions featuring EU policymakers, industry leaders and tech innovators.
Have a closer look at the program: www.politico.eu/tech2025-age...
#POLITICOAITech
May 13, 2025 at 6:50 AM
Good morning! Our annual AI & Tech summit is about to kick off.
Today’s agenda is packed with sessions featuring EU policymakers, industry leaders and tech innovators.
Have a closer look at the program: www.politico.eu/tech2025-age...
#POLITICOAITech
Today’s agenda is packed with sessions featuring EU policymakers, industry leaders and tech innovators.
Have a closer look at the program: www.politico.eu/tech2025-age...
#POLITICOAITech
Considering the current global political situation, which countries should Europe strategically partner with on tech?
When we look beyond the US and China, @agathedemarais.bsky.social says “we would also have natural partners with Japan."
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When we look beyond the US and China, @agathedemarais.bsky.social says “we would also have natural partners with Japan."
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May 14, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Considering the current global political situation, which countries should Europe strategically partner with on tech?
When we look beyond the US and China, @agathedemarais.bsky.social says “we would also have natural partners with Japan."
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When we look beyond the US and China, @agathedemarais.bsky.social says “we would also have natural partners with Japan."
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When it comes to the cloud and chips, “we have a problem with the Americans,” MEP Bart Groothuis says.
There's "a clear attempt by our ally in the White House to send us two, three generations behind,” he added.
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There's "a clear attempt by our ally in the White House to send us two, three generations behind,” he added.
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May 13, 2025 at 1:56 PM
When it comes to the cloud and chips, “we have a problem with the Americans,” MEP Bart Groothuis says.
There's "a clear attempt by our ally in the White House to send us two, three generations behind,” he added.
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There's "a clear attempt by our ally in the White House to send us two, three generations behind,” he added.
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Next up …
We’re chatting with Amandeep Singh Gill, the UN Secretary-General's envoy on technology during our #POLITICOAITech summit.
Watch the interview live: www.politico.eu/tech-summit/
We’re chatting with Amandeep Singh Gill, the UN Secretary-General's envoy on technology during our #POLITICOAITech summit.
Watch the interview live: www.politico.eu/tech-summit/
May 13, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Next up …
We’re chatting with Amandeep Singh Gill, the UN Secretary-General's envoy on technology during our #POLITICOAITech summit.
Watch the interview live: www.politico.eu/tech-summit/
We’re chatting with Amandeep Singh Gill, the UN Secretary-General's envoy on technology during our #POLITICOAITech summit.
Watch the interview live: www.politico.eu/tech-summit/
Can the EU and UK find common ground on tech policy?
Our UK tech editor Isobel Hamilton weighs in 👇
Follow along with #POLITICOAITech live for more analysis: x.com/i/broadcasts...
Our UK tech editor Isobel Hamilton weighs in 👇
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May 13, 2025 at 7:33 AM
Can the EU and UK find common ground on tech policy?
Our UK tech editor Isobel Hamilton weighs in 👇
Follow along with #POLITICOAITech live for more analysis: x.com/i/broadcasts...
Our UK tech editor Isobel Hamilton weighs in 👇
Follow along with #POLITICOAITech live for more analysis: x.com/i/broadcasts...
“We need to focus on the data that needs the highest level of security first,” says the Clingendael Institute’s Maaike Okano-Heijmans on cloud sovereignty.
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May 14, 2025 at 10:58 AM
“We need to focus on the data that needs the highest level of security first,” says the Clingendael Institute’s Maaike Okano-Heijmans on cloud sovereignty.
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#POLITICOAITech
Is the global AI and tech race putting the green transition on the back burner?
MEP Kim van Sparrentak weighs in 👇
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MEP Kim van Sparrentak weighs in 👇
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May 13, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Is the global AI and tech race putting the green transition on the back burner?
MEP Kim van Sparrentak weighs in 👇
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MEP Kim van Sparrentak weighs in 👇
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Up next … Our sustainability editor James Fernyhough will chat with Georgios Stassis, chairman and CEO of PPC, on today’s power demand and Europe’s clean energy transition.
Watch the interview live: www.politico.eu/tech-summit/
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Watch the interview live: www.politico.eu/tech-summit/
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May 14, 2025 at 8:47 AM
Up next … Our sustainability editor James Fernyhough will chat with Georgios Stassis, chairman and CEO of PPC, on today’s power demand and Europe’s clean energy transition.
Watch the interview live: www.politico.eu/tech-summit/
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Watch the interview live: www.politico.eu/tech-summit/
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The European Commission is open to amending the EU’s AI Act following an upcoming review, a top Commission official told our #POLITICOAITech summit today.
EU Commission opens door for ‘targeted changes’ to AI Act
Brussels is reviewing a swathe of laws in a deregulation push.
www.politico.eu
May 13, 2025 at 12:03 PM
The European Commission is open to amending the EU’s AI Act following an upcoming review, a top Commission official told our #POLITICOAITech summit today.
The US should see the United Nations as something it can benefit from, rather than charity, the body's tech envoy told us during the #POLITICOAITech summit.
UN tech envoy to US: Don’t see us as charity
The U.S. administration has withdrawn from several U.N. bodies.
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May 13, 2025 at 4:06 PM
The US should see the United Nations as something it can benefit from, rather than charity, the body's tech envoy told us during the #POLITICOAITech summit.
Europe should “sober up” in its quest for tech sovereignty and accept that “certain trains have left the station,” conservative Bulgarian lawmaker Eva Maydell told our #POLITICOAITech today.
‘Time to sober up’: Europe should be realistic on tech sovereignty, lawmaker says
The EU should “identify the few big ideas that can propel our economic and industrial base,” says Bulgaria’s Eva Maydell.
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May 13, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Europe should “sober up” in its quest for tech sovereignty and accept that “certain trains have left the station,” conservative Bulgarian lawmaker Eva Maydell told our #POLITICOAITech today.
Next up at #POLITICOAITech: an interview with @yoshuabengio.bsky.social, professor and founder of the Mila – Quebec AI Institute, touching on the latest AI trends and digital diplomacy.
Watch it live: www.politico.eu/tech-summit/
Watch it live: www.politico.eu/tech-summit/
May 14, 2025 at 7:27 AM
Next up at #POLITICOAITech: an interview with @yoshuabengio.bsky.social, professor and founder of the Mila – Quebec AI Institute, touching on the latest AI trends and digital diplomacy.
Watch it live: www.politico.eu/tech-summit/
Watch it live: www.politico.eu/tech-summit/
European Commissioner Ekaterina Zaharieva: “I’m proud of what we have built in Europe in connecting with a vibrant community … so many people ready to risk and ready to invest in future technologies.”
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May 14, 2025 at 11:28 AM
European Commissioner Ekaterina Zaharieva: “I’m proud of what we have built in Europe in connecting with a vibrant community … so many people ready to risk and ready to invest in future technologies.”
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Welcome back for Day 2 of our AI & Tech summit in Brussels!
Today, we’ll be tackling big questions on AI and competitiveness, including an interview with European Commissioner Ekaterina Zaharieva.
Check out today’s agenda: www.politico.eu/tech2025-age...
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Today, we’ll be tackling big questions on AI and competitiveness, including an interview with European Commissioner Ekaterina Zaharieva.
Check out today’s agenda: www.politico.eu/tech2025-age...
#POLITICOAITech
May 14, 2025 at 6:44 AM
Welcome back for Day 2 of our AI & Tech summit in Brussels!
Today, we’ll be tackling big questions on AI and competitiveness, including an interview with European Commissioner Ekaterina Zaharieva.
Check out today’s agenda: www.politico.eu/tech2025-age...
#POLITICOAITech
Today, we’ll be tackling big questions on AI and competitiveness, including an interview with European Commissioner Ekaterina Zaharieva.
Check out today’s agenda: www.politico.eu/tech2025-age...
#POLITICOAITech
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May 14, 2025 at 12:35 PM
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"Colony."
One word by @cristinacaffarra.bsky.social on "Europe’s quest for tech sovereignty: a tomorrow-driven agenda". And Alexandre Roure @cciaeurope.bsky.social doubles down: "The discussion in town hasn't changed. We still don't have a single European market." #POLITICOAITech
One word by @cristinacaffarra.bsky.social on "Europe’s quest for tech sovereignty: a tomorrow-driven agenda". And Alexandre Roure @cciaeurope.bsky.social doubles down: "The discussion in town hasn't changed. We still don't have a single European market." #POLITICOAITech
May 14, 2025 at 8:18 AM
"Colony."
One word by @cristinacaffarra.bsky.social on "Europe’s quest for tech sovereignty: a tomorrow-driven agenda". And Alexandre Roure @cciaeurope.bsky.social doubles down: "The discussion in town hasn't changed. We still don't have a single European market." #POLITICOAITech
One word by @cristinacaffarra.bsky.social on "Europe’s quest for tech sovereignty: a tomorrow-driven agenda". And Alexandre Roure @cciaeurope.bsky.social doubles down: "The discussion in town hasn't changed. We still don't have a single European market." #POLITICOAITech
Managing the sensible development and adoption of AI will require strong, innovative government action and regulation. Attending the #POLITICOAITech summit by @politico.eu in London today to hear from experts and politicians about the UK’s approach !
May 8, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Managing the sensible development and adoption of AI will require strong, innovative government action and regulation. Attending the #POLITICOAITech summit by @politico.eu in London today to hear from experts and politicians about the UK’s approach !
The future of the European tech industry’s success comes down to generating “the conditions for growth to happen,” says expert Cristina Caffarra at #POLITICOAITech.
May 14, 2025 at 8:26 AM
The future of the European tech industry’s success comes down to generating “the conditions for growth to happen,” says expert Cristina Caffarra at #POLITICOAITech.
In our final session, we’re joined by European Commissioner Ekaterina Zaharieva, who oversees startups, research and innovation.
Watch live: www.politico.eu/tech-summit/
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Watch live: www.politico.eu/tech-summit/
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May 14, 2025 at 11:18 AM
In our final session, we’re joined by European Commissioner Ekaterina Zaharieva, who oversees startups, research and innovation.
Watch live: www.politico.eu/tech-summit/
#POLITICOAITech
Watch live: www.politico.eu/tech-summit/
#POLITICOAITech
Mathieu Pollet: You don't often see industry welcoming stricter oversight. Yet, panelist Lex Coors said “self-regulation has passed,” at #POLITICOAITech.
"We're also not that afraid of regulation," he added, praising the sector's efforts to remain sustainable amid the AI boom.
"We're also not that afraid of regulation," he added, praising the sector's efforts to remain sustainable amid the AI boom.
May 13, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Mathieu Pollet: You don't often see industry welcoming stricter oversight. Yet, panelist Lex Coors said “self-regulation has passed,” at #POLITICOAITech.
"We're also not that afraid of regulation," he added, praising the sector's efforts to remain sustainable amid the AI boom.
"We're also not that afraid of regulation," he added, praising the sector's efforts to remain sustainable amid the AI boom.
Well, that's a wrap!
Thanks for joining us for Day 1 of the #POLITICOAITech summit in Brussels! We'll be back for Day 2 tomorrow from 9 a.m. CEST: ow.ly/Gh2x50VRS06
To see us out, here's a quick wrap from our reporters on what surprised them most from today’s panels 🧵
Thanks for joining us for Day 1 of the #POLITICOAITech summit in Brussels! We'll be back for Day 2 tomorrow from 9 a.m. CEST: ow.ly/Gh2x50VRS06
To see us out, here's a quick wrap from our reporters on what surprised them most from today’s panels 🧵
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Well, that's a wrap!
Thanks for joining us for Day 1 of the #POLITICOAITech summit in Brussels! We'll be back for Day 2 tomorrow from 9 a.m. CEST: ow.ly/Gh2x50VRS06
To see us out, here's a quick wrap from our reporters on what surprised them most from today’s panels 🧵
Thanks for joining us for Day 1 of the #POLITICOAITech summit in Brussels! We'll be back for Day 2 tomorrow from 9 a.m. CEST: ow.ly/Gh2x50VRS06
To see us out, here's a quick wrap from our reporters on what surprised them most from today’s panels 🧵
There’s “a lack of understanding of what is really happening with AI — how transformative it’s going to be, how beneficial but also dangerous intelligence … could be if we don’t manage the risk at the same time of deploying the benefit, @yoshuabengio.bsky.social says.
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#POLITICOAITech
May 14, 2025 at 8:00 AM
There’s “a lack of understanding of what is really happening with AI — how transformative it’s going to be, how beneficial but also dangerous intelligence … could be if we don’t manage the risk at the same time of deploying the benefit, @yoshuabengio.bsky.social says.
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#POLITICOAITech
“We should not cede human control, human responsibility, human accountability for life and death decisions,” UN technology envoy Amandeep Singh Gill told us.
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May 13, 2025 at 1:31 PM
“We should not cede human control, human responsibility, human accountability for life and death decisions,” UN technology envoy Amandeep Singh Gill told us.
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