Europe’s non-coercive form of global influence on technology governance faces new challenges and opportunities in the world of artificial intelligence regulations and governance. As the United States and China pursue divergent models of competition and control, Europe must evolve from exporting regulation to exercising genuine governance. The challenge is to transform regulatory strength into strategic capability, while balancing human rights, innovation, and digital sovereignty. By advancing a new Brussels Agenda grounded in values, institutional coherence, and multi-stakeholder collaboration, Europe can reaffirm its global role, demonstrating that ethical governance and technological ambition don’t need to be opposing forces in the age of intelligent systems.

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Designing Europe’s Future: AI as a Force of Good

AI is not just a technological tool; it is a transformative force that can make our societies more prosperous, sustainable, and free – if we dare to embrace it.