Key facts
- EU tech chief Henna Virkkunen stated Europe is an economic opportunity and a trusted partner, not a security risk to the US.
- The statement followed a US order to Anthropic to suspend access to its Mythos 5 and Fable 5 AI models for national security reasons.
- Virkkunen emphasized the need for cooperation on powerful AI models, calling it a shared global challenge.
- The EU is assessing the impact of the US order on European users and considering contingency measures.
- Europe is pursuing measures to bolster its own digital capabilities and reduce reliance on foreign technology firms.
EU tech chief Henna Virkkunen asserted that Europe is an economic opportunity and a reliable partner, not a security risk to the United States, following a US order that restricted access to advanced AI models. The incident underscores Europe's ambition to achieve technological sovereignty and decrease its dependence on foreign technology firms.
Anthropic, an AI company based in San Francisco, announced on Friday that the US Department of Commerce had directed it to suspend its Mythos 5 and Fable 5 models due to national security concerns. Virkkunen stated on social media that Europe represents an economic opportunity and will remain a trusted partner, emphasizing the need for cooperation on powerful AI models as a shared global challenge.