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Is curtailing AI an illusion for the EU, despite von der Leyen's pledge?

The European Commission president's vision of Europe shaping the AI race has drawn a mixed response from MEPs, with sceptics noting that most of the world's leading AI developers are based outside Europe. Grouped from 5 articles across 2 sources.

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EuronewsSep 17, 2026, 9:43 AM

Is curtailing AI an illusion for the EU, despite von der Leyen's pledge?

The European Commission president's vision of Europe shaping the AI race has drawn a mixed response from MEPs, with sceptics noting that most of the world's leading AI developers are based outside Europe.

EuronewsSep 17, 2026, 5:00 AM

Inside von der Leyen's pitch for a new EU security architecture

The State of the Union speech saw the Commission president outline what sound like grand plans for European security, but big questions remain unanswered.

The Globe and MailSep 16, 2026, 9:59 AM

EU’s von der Leyen backs AI slowdown, to invite industry leaders for talks

EU chief also proposes social media ban for children under 13

The Globe and MailSep 16, 2026, 2:20 PM

EU's Von der Leyen plans AI safety discussions with tech labs

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Wednesday that she will invite the main frontier AI labs to discuss efforts to tackle the risks posed by artificial intelligence.

EuronewsSep 16, 2026, 11:29 AM

'Lack of focus': Charles Michel slams von der Leyen for 'very slow' progress

Speaking ahead of European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen's speech before parliament, ex-Council President Charles Michel told Euronews that she has failed to rise to the occasion of the EU's challenges.

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