The Strategist

EC recommends that the EU limit AI investments in third countries



01/16/2025 - 01:55



The European Commission (EC) has issued a recommendation urging EU nations to reassess their companies' foreign investments in third countries regarding economic security.



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The EC document states that it pertains to three domains: semiconductors, artificial intelligence, and quantum technologies.

The EC stated that export risk assessment is essential to prevent advanced technologies from “ending up in the wrong hands” amid the current geopolitical climate. EU member countries are required to provide updates on advancements in this area by July 15, 2025. Starting March 31, 2026, it is required to provide a report to the EC regarding the execution of its recommendations.

On January 13, the Biden administration in the U.S. declared yet another restriction on chip export regulations. The updated regulations limit the export of advanced high-tech chips for artificial intelligence systems to numerous countries globally.

The limitations will extend beyond the 18 nearest US partners, such as the UK, Germany, Canada, Japan, and South Korea.

source: ec.europa.eu