How to build an "AI Continent": What the Commission's AI Continent Action Plan means for Europe

On this week's episode of Top in Tech, Adriana Capparelli, Director in our Tech, media and telecoms team is joined by Natasha Dixon, Senior Associate, to unpack the European Commission’s newly released AI Continent Action Plan and what it means for businesses, policymakers, and the broader tech ecosystem.

Together, they explore the plan’s five central pillars - from compute infrastructure and data, to AI adoption, talent and legislative simplification - and assess how these priorities aim to boost European AI innovation and competitiveness.

The conversation dives into the broader strategic objectives behind the plan, including strengthening EU technological sovereignty, addressing data centre capacity, and navigating transatlantic relations. Natasha also shares insights on how businesses can engage with the Commission’s ongoing public consultations and contribute to shaping Europe’s AI future.