The European Commission has reported progress in implementing its AI Continent Action Plan, one year after the strategy was launched to support the development and use of AI in Europe.
The plan focuses on several areas, including computing infrastructure, data access, workforce skills, and the uptake of AI technologies across sectors.
According to the Commission, investment in computational capacity has increased, with ‘AI factories’ deployed across European supercomputers. Additional large-scale facilities are under development to expand access to advanced computing resources for researchers and companies.
In the area of data governance, the Commission introduced a Data Union Strategy and related regulatory measures. These are intended to improve data sharing and provide clearer legal conditions for organisations working with data.
The plan also includes initiatives to support skills development and mobility, alongside training programmes aimed at strengthening the AI workforce within the EU.
Efforts to promote the adoption of AI in public services and industry are being supported through funding and coordinated programmes.
The Action Plan forms part of the EU’s broader approach to developing AI, combining support for innovation with regulatory frameworks.
