A survey of the European Union's artificial intelligence ecosystem

TL;DR

This survey examines the European Union's AI ecosystem, analyzing its current state and challenges to understand why the EU is not a leading AI power and what steps could enhance its role.

Contribution

The paper provides a comprehensive overview of the EU's AI ecosystem, highlighting gaps and opportunities for the EU to become a more influential player in AI development.

Findings

EU's AI activities are less prominent compared to other global powers

Identifies key barriers to EU's AI leadership

Suggests strategic areas for EU to strengthen its AI ecosystem

Abstract

Compared to other global powers, the European Union (EU) is rarely considered a leading player in the development of artificial intelligence (AI). Why is this, and does this in fact accurately reflect the activities of the EU? What would it take for the EU to take a more leading role in AI? This report surveys core components of the current AI ecosystem of the EU, providing the crucial background context for answering these questions.