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EU tech sovereignty nominee Virkkunen sets out plan for Cloud and AI Act

Henna Virkkunen, the EU's Commissioner-designate for Tech Sovereignty, Security and Democracy, told MEPs in written answers she will propose a Cloud and AI Development Act. She also outlined an AI Factories Initiative and an Apply AI Strategy.

Reported Opinion AI-drafted Euronews, 23 October 2024

What the source does not establish. This does not establish that the Act, the AI Factories Initiative or the Apply AI Strategy have been adopted, funded or even formally tabled.

Index score. This item is dated before the index starts on 1 January 2026, so it does not count in the European Sovereignty Index.

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