The EU says it must increase
investment in artificial intelligence and facilitate access to
digital infrastructure to be a globally competitive player with
a global impact, take the lead in the development and deployment
of AI, foster talent and create an ecosystem of excellence and
trust.
The Council of the EU thus agrees with the assessment of the
European Court of Auditors in its report last May on Europe's AI
ambitions.
The conclusions adopted by the 27 also highlight that the
environmental impact of AI systems, high-performance computing
and possible solutions to increase energy efficiency, as well as
ensuring a reliable hardware supply chain, are important factors
that should be taken into account in sector policies.
The Council further agrees with the Court that close cooperation
with Member States and international organisations, to maximise
the impact of investments at national and EU level, is a key
element to ensure the EU's global leadership in AI and its
positioning as a reference point for AI governance.
In this regard, the Council invites the Commission to step up
regular exchange of information with the Council and its
relevant preparatory bodies to support the EU's strategic
engagement in international fora and cooperation with partners.
Finally, understanding that AI can strengthen European
competitiveness if the results of research and innovation (R&I)
projects are directly or indirectly commercialised or exploited,
the Council agrees with the Court on the need for measurable
objectives and performance indicators.
The Council adds, however, that such indicators should be
carefully designed without hindering the overall objective of
the projects, so as not to add additional burdens to
beneficiaries, Member States and implementing bodies.
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