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Europe Pushes for Homegrown AI Amid US-China Dominance

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from Wired ·

European leaders are increasingly frustrated with relying on US and Chinese AI models, seeking to develop their own. The continent faces challenges in competing with top-tier models but sees a potential advantage in Donald Trump's policies. This push reflects a broader desire for technological sovereignty.

Meridian48 take
The article overstates Europe's chances of building a frontier model, but the geopolitical angle—using Trump as a catalyst—adds a fresh twist to the familiar sovereignty narrative.
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