Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Lagarde Urges Europe to Embrace AI for Economic Growth

11/24/2025

43 9

Summary

Story summary

Christine Lagarde, president of the European Central Bank, urged Europe to embrace artificial intelligence to unlock economic benefits at a Bratislava conference.
She called for removing barriers to AI adoption, warning that inaction could jeopardize Europe’s future.
Lagarde acknowledged concerns about inflated AI valuations but said AI could deliver rapid gains and boost Europe’s competitiveness despite US tariffs and the war in Ukraine.

1 of 1

Story summary

Christine Lagarde, president of the European Central Bank, urged Europe to embrace artificial intelligence to unlock economic benefits at a Bratislava conference.
She called for removing barriers to AI adoption, warning that inaction could jeopardize Europe’s future.
Lagarde acknowledged concerns about inflated AI valuations but said AI could deliver rapid gains and boost Europe’s competitiveness despite US tariffs and the war in Ukraine.