STORY: Klein said Europe is “more important than ever” in a fast-changing geopolitical environment but “stands in its own way … regulating where nothing has to be regulated.” “We need more Europe, but we need a united Europe. We need much less regulation,” he said, arguing that early-stage AI needs room to scale before the bloc codifies strict compliance regimes.”I mean, look at the labor laws, look at other things. And I mean, we are not living on an island. The world is changing at a very fast pace and I hope some of the political leaders in Europe also see that. I mean, I see now positive signs, there is a willingness to deregulate. We are talking about the AI Act. We are talking about the Data Act. So I’m, I’m saying that is now there the awareness coming that something has to happen,” Klein said. Klein’s comments come as Brussels revises the rollout of the EU’s landmark Artificial Intelligence Act. In November, the European Commission proposed a “Digital Omnibus” to streamline tech laws and delay enforcement of the Act’s strictest high-risk rules to December 2027 from August 2026.Read More
SAP CEO urges Europe to unite, ease AI rules to stay competitive
