OpenAI backs policy push for Europe’s AI uptake
Findings flag uneven uptake and call for targeted interventions across sectors.
OpenAI and Allied for Startups have released Hacktivate AI, a set of 20 ideas to speed up AI adoption across Europe ahead of the Commission’s Apply AI Strategy.
The report emerged from a Brussels policy hackathon with 65 participants from EU bodies, governments, enterprises and startups, proposing measures such as an Individual AI Learning Account, an AI Champions Network for SMEs, a European GovAI Hub and relentless harmonisation.
OpenAI highlights strong European demand and uneven workplace uptake, citing sector gaps and the need for targeted support, while pointing to initiatives like OpenAI Academy to widen skills.
Broader policy momentum is building, with the EU preparing an Apply AI Strategy to boost homegrown tools and cut dependencies, reinforcing the push for practical deployment across public services and industry.
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