European Commission Launches Ambitious AI Platform
brussel, maandag, 6 oktober 2025.
The European Commission has unveiled a new plan to develop its own artificial intelligence platforms, seen as a crucial step in Europe’s digital transformation. With an investment of 1 billion euros, the aim is to boost Europe’s competitiveness against the US and China while improving user safety and privacy. The platform will also serve to reduce dependence on external technologies, which poses a significant risk to European supply chains.
European Commission Launches Ambitious AI Platform
The European Commission has unveiled a new plan to develop its own artificial intelligence platforms, seen as a crucial step in Europe’s digital transformation. With an investment of 1 billion euros, the aim is to boost Europe’s competitiveness against the US and China while improving user safety and privacy. The platform will also serve to reduce dependence on external technologies, which poses a significant risk to European supply chains [1].
Objectives and Financial Support
The European Commission’s new ‘Apply AI’ initiative is focused on promoting AI tools developed in Europe across sectors such as healthcare, defence, and industrial production. This 1 billion euro investment is intended to stimulate economic growth and ensure the safety of European citizens. Margrethe Vestager, Vice-President of the European Commission, emphasised that the platform will play a crucial role in the development of reliable and ethical AI in Europe [3].
Dependence on External Technologies
In the draft proposal seen by the Financial Times, there is a warning about the ‘external dependencies’ of the infrastructure and software needed to create and train AI applications. These dependencies can be used as leverage by national governments or other actors, posing a risk to the supply chains of businesses. Europe remains dependent on the US and Asia for much of the software, hardware, and critical minerals required to develop AI [1].
Impact on Digital Transformation
The AI platform will be central to sharing AI technology and best practices within the EU. The goal is to promote research, innovation, and collaboration in the AI sector. Financial support of 500 million euros has been allocated to the project for the period 2025-2027, and the European Commission will issue annual progress reports on the platform’s performance [3].
Use of AI in Journalism
One area where AI is having a significant impact is journalism. AI technology is increasingly being used to automate news production, enabling journalists to work faster and more efficiently. Applications range from generating news articles based on data to detecting fake news and personalising news feeds for readers. This technology can help improve the quality and reliability of news, but it also raises ethical questions about the role of human journalists and potential job losses [GPT].
Benefits of AI in Journalism
One of the biggest benefits of AI in journalism is the speed at which news can be produced. AI systems can generate news articles within seconds based on structured data, such as financial reports or sports results. This allows journalists more time to focus on in-depth investigations and stories that require more context and depth. Additionally, AI can help detect fake news by analysing patterns in information and identifying unreliable sources [GPT].
Disadvantages and Ethical Considerations
Despite the benefits, there are concerns about the increasing use of AI in journalism. One of the main concerns is the potential loss of jobs for human journalists. AI can take over tasks traditionally performed by humans, leading to reduced employment in the sector. Moreover, reliance on AI could lead to a loss of human intuition and creativity in news production. Ethically, the use of AI also raises questions about responsibility for the content produced and the potential bias in AI algorithms [GPT].