The EU's Approach to AI: Power, Regulation & Global Influence

The EU's Approach to AI: Power, Regulation and Global Influence

How the European Union is shaping global AI governance

Artificial intelligence has become an increasingly important sphere of global power. This policy brief examines how the European Union uses regulation to shape AI governance, influence international standards and advance its political values.

This brief explores:

• The EU AI Act and European regulatory power
• The Brussels Effect and global regulatory influence
• The EU's position in relation to the United States and China
• The limits of regulatory power, including technological competitiveness and innovation.

Through an analysis of the EU's opportunities and constraints, this publication examines the conditions under which European regulation can translate into lasting global influence.