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EU: Launch of the Apply AI Strategy to boost AI adoption and innovation across 11 strategic sectors

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08 Oct 2025

In October 2025, the European Commission announced the Apply AI Strategy, aiming to enhance the competitiveness of strategic sectors and strengthen the European Union’s technological sovereignty. This strategy focuses on boosting AI adoption and innovation across Europe, particularly among Small and Medium-sized Enterprises.

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2

0 certainly harmful

2 likely harmful

0 liberalising

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Announced: 08 Oct 2025
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On 8 October 2025, the European Commission launched the "Apply AI Strategy" to accelerate the use of artificial intelligence (AI) across 11 strategic sectors, including the public sector. With regards...
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Announced: 08 Oct 2025
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On 8 October 2025, the European Commission launched the "Apply AI Strategy" to accelerate the use of artificial intelligence (AI) across 11 strategic sectors. These are healthcare, pharmaceuticals, en...
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