Data Sharing and AI Competitiveness in Europe

This article is a commentary on the Draghi report, which addresses AI competitiveness in Europe and emphasizes the importance of data sharing. It outlines the report's structure, consisting of an analysis of the productivity gap between the EU and the US, and recommendations for improving AI integration into European industries. The authors argue for the establishment of a European Data Union to facilitate data sharing across ten strategic sectors, which is deemed essential for leveraging AI capabilities. The article discusses the current state of digitalization in the EU, highlighting the need for cross-industry coordination and the promotion of AI through shared data. It also examines the role of cloud computing in data sharing and the necessity for EU companies to collaborate on data contributions to enhance AI model training. The commentary concludes with a discussion on the data sharing value chain as a foundation for AI competitiveness, stressing the need for a strategic approach to resource allocation in the evolving AI landscape.