The European Union presented a plan on June 3 to expand its domestic technology supply chains, which involves pursuing greater independence in semiconductors and artificial intelligence (AI).
The EU remains heavily dependent on suppliers outside the bloc for core digital technologies as demand for computing capacity rises sharply with the spread of AI.
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the bloc cannot afford to depend on others for technologies.
“This is about protecting our citizens, defending our interests and making our own choices. Europe has the talent, the research excellence, the industrial base and the Single Market,” she said on June 3. “Together, we must turn these strengths into technological sovereignty.”…
