EU leaders convene to shape 2027 AI agenda amid safety concerns
European officials gathered at a historic palace near Brussels to outline the bloc’s 2027 priorities, putting artificial intelligence at the centre of the discussion.
Ursula von der Leyen hosted senior EU figures at a 19th-century palace outside Brussels to prepare a speech on the Union’s 2027 agenda. The meeting highlighted AI as the dominant theme, with Jim Hagemann Snabe, the newly appointed EU AI czar and Siemens chair, presenting ways to harness the technology for economic growth. Participants also voiced worries about safety and emerging risks associated with rapid AI development.
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The EU’s AI strategy will influence global tech regulation and economic competitiveness.
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