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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 12 articles across 3 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

EuronewsSep 16, 2026, 7:41 AM

EU's von der Leyen calls for pacing frontier AI models

In her State of the Union address, von der Leyen called for pacing the development of frontier AI models due to their disruptive potential, pledging closer safety cooperation with Canada, the UK and other like-minded countries.

EuronewsSep 16, 2026, 10:00 AM

Debating Ursula von der Leyen's speech on The Ring

After Ursula von der Leyen's address, the debate: MEPs Li Andersson and Lukas Mandl deconstruct the EU Commission president's speech in a live edition of The Ring.

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, 11:12 AM

State of the Union: Five takeaways from Ursula von der Leyen's speech

Canada, hybrid warfare, climate change, digital safety and migration were front and centre at Ursula von der Leyen's State of the Union speech.

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.

EuronewsSep 16, 2026, 9:39 AM

AI in health must be done in a ‘European way,’ without replacing doctors, von der Leyen says

AI can improve healthcare in Europe, but must never replace doctors, the EU’s Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said in her State of the Union speech today.

Financial TimesSep 16, 2026, 8:38 AM

Von der Leyen backs Canada’s ‘associate membership’ bid

European Commission president says EU and Canada ‘see the world with the same eyes’

EuronewsSep 16, 2026, 9:06 AM

Von der Leyen's heatwave plan comes as Europe runs out of time to adapt

Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced a European Heatwave Plan to anticipate intense heatwaves expected to return next summer. A new Climate Insurance Alliance was also unveiled as the EU struggles to close the financing gap needed to address climate adaptation and mitigation.

EuronewsSep 16, 2026, 7:58 AM

Fallen firefighter given standing ovation as Von der Leyen promises action on wildfires

The President of the European Commission centred climate early on in the speech, before mentioning AI or migration.

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