EU AI computing hub plan faces criticism ahead of launch
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Updated · POLITICO Europe · May 4
EU AI computing hub plan faces criticism ahead of launch
15 articles · Updated · POLITICO Europe · May 4
The €20 billion scheme, due to be announced this spring in Brussels, was outlined more than a year ago by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
Legislators and experts question whether Europe has enough demand for the vast computing capacity the hubs would provide.
Critics warn the bloc could waste billions on a strategy that still fails to narrow the AI gap with the United States and China.
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