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flag The EU launched a €1 billion AI strategy on Oct. 8, 2025, to boost AI use in key sectors and reduce reliance on U.S. tech.

flag The European Commission has launched a €1 billion Apply AI strategy to accelerate AI adoption in key sectors like healthcare, energy, and defense, aiming to reduce reliance on U.S. tech and strengthen Europe’s global competitiveness. flag The plan, unveiled on October 8, 2025, includes funding from Horizon Europe and the Digital Europe Programme, support for AI gigafactories, expanded data centers, and targeted initiatives like AI-powered screening centers and agentic AI for manufacturing. flag While European enterprises will continue depending on U.S. cloud providers in 2026 due to regulatory and operational challenges, the EU aims to boost AI use from 13% to 75% by 2030. flag The strategy emphasizes practical deployment over standalone model development, promotes an "AI first" approach, and supports scientific innovation through initiatives like RAISE. flag Despite slower enterprise adoption compared to the U.S., consumer use of generative AI is expected to double. flag NATO’s defense spending pledge is set to drive a 20% rise in tech budgets for EU critical infrastructure.

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