“EU vs. China in the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Arena – Strengths, Weaknesses, and the Path to Competitiveness” by Seyithan Ahmet Ates, PhD & Antonio Hidalgo, PhD compares how the EU and China are shaping the future of AI — and what Europe must do to stay competitive.

 Why this matters
AI is transforming economies and global influence. While China moves fast with centralized investment and strategy, the EU focuses on ethical, human-centric innovation under the new AI Act. But without stronger coordination and investment, Europe risks losing ground.

AI leadership means setting standards, safeguarding values, and ensuring innovation benefits all.

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