Though the EU and India are huge prospective markets for artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, they are lagging behind the two superpowers in research and development (R&D). However, both Brussels and New Delhi have clearly stated that the agenda surrounding AI - not only R&D, but also its governance and social impacts - are among their core policy priorities.
The two sides have released official strategies and reports aiming to tackle the difficult issues of building "responsible", "human- centered" and "ethical" AI and to reassure the public that AI in people's everyday lives - and when employed by the governments - will be safe, transparent and dedicated to upholding democratic values.