The European Commission aims to lead the implementation of Artificial Intelligence in critical sectors. Ursula von der Leyen has announced initiatives for Health, Transport, Agriculture, Industry, and Defence, which will be presented in November.
The European Commission seeks to position Europe as a leader in the implementation of Artificial Intelligence (AI), according to Expansion.com. In a speech in Strasbourg, President Ursula von der Leyen announced that the boost for AI will be facilitated in five critical sectors: Health, Transport, Agriculture, Industry, and Defence.
Von der Leyen emphasised that Europe does not need to be the one developing cutting-edge technology to derive maximum value from it: "The key lies in creating the value that AI has yet to deliver: taking AI from the screen to the real economy and society." Specific measures are expected in November.
Despite the progress in AI adoption, with usage in EU companies growing from 13.5% in 2024 to 20% in 2025, the President warned about the associated risks. In this context, most companies use AI primarily for administrative tasks, limiting its impact on productivity.
The President also mentioned the need for a secure framework for the deployment of technology, recalling that the AI Act, approved in 2024, establishes safeguards that position Europe as an international benchmark.
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