In May 2020, the European Commission proposed a €750 billion pan-EU stimulus plan to help Europe recover from the worst economic crisis in decades. Part of that recovery plan will involve significant investment directed towards AI research and development, as well as other high-tech investments such as 5G and renewable energy.
McKinsey Global Institute estimates Europe could see a GDP boost of between €2.7 and €3.6 trillion by 2030 (a roughly 25% increase) through the roll-out of AI technology. However, as things stand, the EU risks falling behind in the global race to develop AI technology.
At the same time, some Europeans are concerned about the risks of AI (such as the impact on the labour market, or the privacy implications of facial recognition software). In February 2020, the Commission published its White Paper on Artificial Intelligence, aimed at promoting AI across Europe while addressing the risks. Does Europe have the right approach to AI? How can it avoid falling behind other regions of the globe? And how can AI transform Europe’s economy in a sustainable fashion as we look to exit the crisis?
On Wednesday 1 July 2020 at 09:00 CEST, Debating Europe streamed a debate on the role of Artificial Intelligence in the European economic recovery. We put questions and comments sent in from our readers to a panel of experts.
Taking part on the panel:
- Axel Voss, Member of the European Parliament (EPP, Germany)
- Matt Brittin, President, EMEA Business & Operations, Google
- Luisa Franceschetti, CEO, Saccheria Franceschetti
- Andrea Renda, Senior Research Fellow and Head of Global Governance, Regulation, Innovation & Digital Economy (CEPS)
Europe’s economic recovery: Should AI lead the way? What role should Artificial Intelligence play? Let us know your thoughts and comments in the form below and we’ll take them to policymakers and experts for their reactions!
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AI is a leaderless tool without appropriate leaders. Only leaders with the “right” mind & foresight can lead and chart the way into the future.
4-5 yearly elections are economic disruptions, but a political necessity to be called a democracy. Diverse political parties hardly invest enough effort to produce long term plans- while the EU annual budget spans over 3 years. Not knowing who is next to jump the EU ship makes matters even worse.
https://ec.europa.eu/budget/graphs/annual_life_cycle.html#:~:text=EU%20annual%20budget%20lifecycle%3A%20figures,budget%20and%20takes%20several%20months
The Chinese plan 100 years ahead. “The Hundred-‐Year Marathon”!
One needn’t spell out the obvious! Rather listen, digest & hope for the best-
since praying in the EU has already been abolished some time ago.
https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/china-s-100-year-marathon-to-rule-the-world-and-reshape-it-11571583793335.html
DE’s- “Should AI lead the way?”- will mean that 99 percent of today’s humans are destined to become redundant & useless in the future.
Q: What does one do with all these surplus humans, an outdated & redundant workforce? I only focus on the first world- never mind the rest. Global governance? With ever-increasing hardships & inequalities. Wishful thinking!
Global- but something else!
Quote:
“In the 21st century, we might witness the creation of a massive new unworking class: people devoid of any economic, political, or even artistic value, who contribute nothing to the prosperity, power, and glory of society. This “useless class” will not merely be unemployed — it will be unemployable.”
https://www.ted.com/talks/yuval_noah_harari_nationalism_vs_globalism_the_new_political_divide#t-3595910
Humans are inherently biased. Biases help us make sense of the world, categorise it and critically simplify it. Given our biases, do you think we can create AI that is not biased or will AI will be biased like its creators?
I feel like in the worst economic crisis in decades, the last thing we need is robots to replace our jobs…
Italy’s the Best
Came, saw & listened to Europe’s recovery plan! Thank you.
All good & well, but:
Does the DE speak on behalf of Europe (CoE47) & if- since when- or the EU27?
Does McKinsey make a distinction between Europe47 & EU27 in their projections?
Is McKinsey’s “could see a boost of Europe’s GDP of €2.7 and €3.6 trillion by 2030 of 25% due to AI rollout”- based on the EU27 or the CoE47 economies?
Is the mixing of the names Europe & EU done on purpose, coincidental, or is it hinting at the final EU47, one USE?
Is it correct that a 25% GDP increase to 2030 translates into a ~2.5%/annum average growth? Very impressive.
The EU GDP stats show an average of ~0.50% GDP growth over the past 10 years. Considering the AI impact, the experts arrive at an additional 2.5%. Projecting the next 10 years rate at 0.5+2.5= 3%/annum- or?. That is near China or US growth figures- Never averaged in EU Wonderland!
https://tradingeconomics.com/european-union/gdp-growth
Isn’t it probable, once businesses become unprofitably & replaced by new ones, some equilibrium occurs? Growth cannot be infinite and is skewed by inflation and other unforeseen factors (Covid-19 etc.). Should AI increase GDP by 2.5%, something else will disappear or decrease by maybe -2.5% or even more- possible?
Please don’t forget the AI effect on the many visible & invisible politicians, bureaucrats, lobbyists & many other institutions. Equality demands, nobody can be spared the enjoyment of AI, when AI infects everything & everyone.
It is no secret that Google generates its revenue through its advertising services called Ads and AdSense.
Why not use AI in-house and curtail Google’s advertising might, despite their comparative advantage in that field?
I believe the buzzy AI is a craze & used as a political excuse & promise. Instead, isn’t it just a normal progression in our economy by making businesses more efficient, do more with less, possibly grow one’s market, become more competitive & hopefully make products more affordable for the consumers. That advantage will only last until everyone else on the global scene draws level. Then the whole circuit/circus will start once more.
Example railway: its progress over the last 100-200 years:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_railway_history
I wouldn’t count AI as a savior for an established economy. It is only a progression & improvement from doing “things” differently to yesteryear. Most in the northern hemisphere are traveling on the same train- some faster, some a bit slower!
If the EU would- instead of new regulations- suggest having invented and intent to build the fastest communication and commuter rail network in the world, produce the cheapest electricity, create the best schools, training & R&D, take tourists to the moon and safely back or have developed a cure for all known sicknesses or/and challenge China in her race to dominate the world- then one would be impressed and could look at the EU27 in awe.
Antwerp Belgium hello lovely evening Beautiful Van Avon, thanks everything Europe
I do not believe in anything anymore . .money leads the world ..
Good for the FGTB, that
I really hope a control on that money, especially in corrupt countries. The money goes directly to the pseudo democrats leaders.
Absolutely.
A. I will eventually take the lead if not now in 100 years 200, 300 it does not matter, unfortunately what we know as humanity will change a lot and I say unfortunately for the ethical values and all emotions will fade away the more A. I takes the lead
Why? We are far more intellectually gifted than a dog, but no less emotional.
If we are entering a new AI age the whole social and economic system either needs to be scrapped or massively upgraded. Any authority voted in to oversea our tax contributions that allows mass human suffering just because the system is designed that way is not ready for AI. They will use AI as a system of elitism for the rich and oppression for the poor and vulnerable.
why not…
IF you tried to improve the AI continually you would find the AI evolution getting closer to what is a human. Better understand this for the AI will not be able to over perform the human capability.
This money is due to be allocated per country starting in 2021 till 2023 or so…approx half in grants…half in loans that will just add to the indebtedness of some countries..does anyone really believe that the governance model within the EU is sufficiently capable of ensuring that most wont simply go to filling the black holes in government finances…of course Its possible that Germany, France, NL etc will use it to increase their investment in newer technologies.. AI…EV etc… but this will simply increase the wealth gap between them and the E8..as dar as Itsly is concerned…due to be the largest recipient of this. ..how much will go into the pockets of the various Mafia…20%..30%…?
Of course yes ! Disruptives technologies are essential for the Europe of the 21st century
Oh yes, because to really foul things up takes a computer!
Seems Blockchain is leading the way creating a complete financial system. One of the main players Aave is located in UK ( not EU)
crazy as can be. Off course not.
This money is only created to levy the stock markets. nothing else!
It depends on what this technology is used for. Just because we can do a thing – doesn’t mean we have to do it.
Nope 👎
NO. AI and other technologies will not save life on earth.
we don’t want it grr
Time for the eu to fall: you have wasted enough of our money🤬!
200 years ago : should we invest in steam engines?
off course not
Nope, AI needs banning.
is there any money left ? The deep state is running dry 😉 You are all going down and it will not be corona’s fault. The best is yet to come … and it comes from America. Wait for it !
before the pandemic 120 million poor in Europe… nothing was considered, so politics would be of the same spring based on blind belief in scams made to living residents? The big replacement with machines is on its way…
EU 750 750 billion for the coronavirus… it’s a big smoke!!!! 😂😂😂 It’s only to levitate the scholarships!!!! Nothing else! Your mass control technology. ′′ For those who still doubt the hidden ′′ goals of manipulation behind the lead fire of our media and government, here is simply the first of 23 profound mutations anticipated by Klaus Schwab, the very influential president of the global economic forum , in his book ′′ The Fourth Industrial Revolution ′′ published in 2017. We can anticipate a possible linear rise of the steps:
(3)) 2020 Mandatory mask wearing
(4) 2021 = Mandatory vaccination
(5) 2022 = Micro chip implanted (vaccination check)
(6)) 2023 Global digital currency (thanks to microchip)
(7) 2024 = Human tracing (behavior identification)
(8) 2025 = Digital human interfacing (even brain! ))
(9) 2026 = Transhumanism (cooked human, soul connection destroyed) The first implantable phone marketed is scheduled for 2025. On the program, geolocation, health behavior monitoring, intelligent tattoo or electronic chip and brain wave reading that is to say thought. Your dictatorship is bandit shit!
“here is simply the first of 23 profound mutations anticipated by Klaus Schwab,”
your summary is not ‘simply’ – its completely made up. Misleading your fellow citizens is obviously a bigger threat to their freedom.