Communication: Coordinated plan on artificial intelligence

Summary:

On 7 December 2018 the European Commission presented a coordinated plan to foster the development and use of artificial intelligence (AI) in Europe.

Further information:

Delivering on its strategy on artificial intelligence adopted in April 2018, the plan proposes joint actions for closer and more efficient cooperation between Member States, Norway, Switzerland and the Commission in four key areas: increasing investment, making more data available, fostering talent and ensuring trust. Stronger coordination is essential for Europe to become the world-leading region for developing and deploying cutting-edge, ethical and secure AI.

Background:

In its strategy on AI for Europe, the Commission proposed to work with Member States on a coordinated plan on AI by the end of 2018, with the aim of maximising the impact of investments at EU and national levels, encourage synergies and cooperation across the EU, exchange best practices and collectively define the way forward to ensure that the EU as a whole can compete globally. This proposal for a coordinated plan built on the declaration of cooperation on AI that was launched in April 2018 at the Digital Day and signed by all Member States and Norway. It was endorsed by the European Council in June 2018.

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European Commission: Press Release, 07/12/2018: Member States and Commission to work together to boost artificial intelligence "made in Europe" http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_IP-18-6689_en.htm

European Commission: Fact Sheet, 07/12/2018: Coordinated plan for artificial intelligence "made in Europe" [Q&A] http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_MEMO-18-6690_en.htm

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