EU seeks AI champions: Five things to know


Regulating AI 'is a bit like the wild west. We begin on virgin land where you do what you want and after we get organised', said Breton. — AFP

BRUSSELS: From translation apps to facial recognition, artificial intelligence is becoming a major part of everyday life and the European Union is eager to bring order to this digital "wild west" where the US and China dominate.

On Feb 19, key Brussels officials will unveil ideas to regulate AI, hoping to stimulate EU champions in the highly strategic sector while also dispelling fears that a high tech Big Brother will stalk Europeans.

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