This month, the European Commission plans to initiate a consultation for a Data Union Strategy scheduled for release in the final quarter of this year. The strategy intends to enhance the EU’s artificial intelligence capacities, as indicated by a document obtained by Euronews.
According to the document dated April 8th, a public consultation aimed at gathering input on their plans will be conducted from April through June. The objective of these plans is to facilitate the sharing of information between companies and government entities.
The Data Union Strategy is among the key components set to support the Commission’s initiatives aimed at positioning Europe as the frontrunner in artificial intelligence development.
On Wednesday, the European Union’s administrative body plans to unveil an Artificial Intelligence Continental Strategy. This initiative aims to encourage companies across Europe to adopt AI technologies more widely, as stated previously by Henna Virkkunen, who serves as the EU Commissioner for Technology.
The strategy will encompass five main areas: enhancing infrastructure, increasing data accessibility, advancing cloud technology, developing talent and skills, and promoting simplification initiatives.
To position itself as a frontrunner in AI development, the Commission declared earlier this year its intention to establish additional AI facilities, enabling businesses to train their AI models.
In addition, a Cloud and AI Development Act to be presented later this year will aim to use investment and energy efficiency targets to help EU companies develop and deploy AI more easily.
Although the Commission intends to launch various communication efforts to support the action plan, the document also highlighted multiple outstanding “concerns.” These include uncertainties surrounding data flow amid international tensions, as well as possible shortages of data for generative AI businesses.
EU rules, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), make it difficult for developers of GenAI systems, such as large language models, to use personal data.
Recently, major tech firms such as Google and Meta have voiced their concerns over the stringent regulatory climate in Europe. This has resulted in hold-ups when it comes to deploying new AI technologies.
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