The European Union (EU) has positioned itself as a global leader in the sustainable development of artificial intelligence (AI). With a focus on innovation, regulation, and societal impact, the EU aims to balance technological progress with fundamental rights and values. Such an objective translates into the European approach to excellence and trust through concrete rules and actions. This article explores the EU’s strategic approach to AI, the Artificial Intelligence Act, investments, and the challenges it faces in a rapidly evolving global landscape with focus on digitalization in public administration. It contains general overview in digitalization in public sector, some challenges and benefits.
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The European Union and artificial intelligence
Semantic Scholar · 2025
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The European Union (EU) has positioned itself as a global leader in the sustainable development of artificial intelligence (AI). With a focus on innovation, regulation, and societal impact, the EU aims to balance technological progress with fundamental rights and values. Such an objective translates into the European approach to excellence and trust through concrete rules and actions. This article explores the EU’s strategic approach to AI, the Artificial Intelligence Act, investments, and the challenges it faces in a rapidly evolving global landscape with focus on digitalization in public administration. It contains general overview in digitalization in public sector, some challenges and benefits.