Ursula von der Leyen Calls for Strong EU-US AI Alliance Amid Sovereignty Concerns

EU chief says Europe, US need to be 'strong partners in AI'

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen urged strong partnership between Europe and the United States on artificial intelligence. This call comes after US tech giant Anthropic restricted AI models due to national security concerns. Von der Leyen emphasized the mutual benefit of safe AI model usage for citizens and companies. Europe and the United States must work closely together on artificial intelligence, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Wednesday, after US giant Anthropic blocked AI models over national security concerns. "The US and EU need to be strong partners in AI," she told G7 and tech leaders including Anthropic chief Dario Amodei in the French lakeside resort of Evian. "It is in our mutual interest that our citizens and companies can safely use the best AI models," she added.

EU Chief Calls For US-Europe AI Alliance Amid Growing Sovereignty Concerns

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen called for a strengthened transatlantic partnership on artificial intelligence during a G7 session, warning that the fast-moving technology carries both major opportunities and serious risks. G7 AI Push For Transatlantic Cooperation On Wednesday, in a post on X, von der Leyen described, "AI is developing exponentially. the most important technology of our time." She said, "It comes with immense potential, but also risks for free, democratic societies." "I believe Europe and the US should work together on AI," She added. She argued that Europe and the U.S. together represent roughly 70% of the global AI market, giving them both the influence and responsibility to shape its future direction. "We have complementary strengths, shared security interests, and a common responsibility to lead," she said, calling for deeper cooperation between the two sides. Von der Leyen urged joint investment in AI development and broader adoption across key sectors. "Invest together. Accelerate adoption everywhere, from industry to healthcare," she said. She also stressed safety concerns: "Ensure that the most powerful models are trustworthy and safe." Europe AI Sovereignty Concerns Grow Earlier, the European Commission said Anthropic's restriction of advanced AI models for users outside the U.S. highlighted Europe's need to reduce reliance on foreign AI providers and strengthen technological sovereignty. It also noted that while AI systems offered benefits, they raised "serious cybersecurity concerns." Mistral AI CEO Arthur Mensch warned Europe had a narrow window to build an independent AI infrastructure or risk deep dependence on U.S. tech firms. He said the competition over AI dominance was being driven by control of chips, energy and computing power, while also pointing to limits in Europe's regulation and capital markets. JPMorgan said the AI market had been led by U.S. companies but identified Mistral as Europe's strongest challenger, projecting major growth in "sovereign AI" demand as governments and businesses seek greater control over AI systems and data. Disclaimer: This content was partially produced with the help of AI tools and was reviewed and published by Benzinga editors. Photo courtesy: Shutterstock Market News and Data brought to you by Benzinga APIs To add Benzinga News as your preferred source on Google, click here.