Brussels prepares new regulations for semiconductors and AI

The European Commission is preparing new regulations concerning semiconductors, artificial intelligence, and cloud infrastructure. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has announced a “Chips Act 2.0” project as well as new rules aimed at supporting the development of European digital technologies. The “Chips Act 2.0” project is a new version of European regulation on the semiconductor market. The initiative aims to strengthen Europe’s production capacity and continue attracting investment in the technology sector. For reference, the first European regulation on semiconductors was adopted in 2023. At the time, the goal was to encourage companies to establish semiconductor production in Europe. As Ursula von der Leyen pointed out, the regulations already in place have helped launch investments representing more than 32 billion euros. The European Commission is also preparing a project entitled “Cloud and AI Development Act.” These new measures are intended to support the development of the European artificial intelligence ecosystem as well as cloud infrastructure. “The next phase of innovation will be defined by how digital technologies are applied in the real world. We need new tech champions in Europe,” said Ursula von der Leyen