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Europe Pushes for Responsible AI Amid Global Competition

10/10/2025

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Story summary

Europe aims to lead in responsible AI development amid competition with the United States and China.
Experts Gilles Babinet and Pascale Seivy advocate 'frugal AI' focused on regulation and energy efficiency, arguing targeted applications cut energy use.
The European Green Deal targets a 55% reduction by 2030, yet only 2% of companies align with its green taxonomy.
Despite progress, regulatory fragmentation and structural challenges hinder growth of European AI startups.

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The European Green Deal, initiated in December 2019, aims for the EU to achieve climate neutrality by 2050, targeting a 55% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030. However, only 2% of companies comply with its green taxonomy, revealing implementation challenges. Experts advocate for 'frugal AI' to enhance energy efficiency, highlighting the tension between technological advancement and sustainability in Europe.

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Story summary

Europe aims to lead in responsible AI development amid competition with the United States and China.
Experts Gilles Babinet and Pascale Seivy advocate 'frugal AI' focused on regulation and energy efficiency, arguing targeted applications cut energy use.
The European Green Deal targets a 55% reduction by 2030, yet only 2% of companies align with its green taxonomy.
Despite progress, regulatory fragmentation and structural challenges hinder growth of European AI startups.

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