EU leaders at Dublin summit weigh AI growth against risks

European Union leaders held their first-ever AI summit in Dublin on Friday to discuss boosting Europe's AI industry while managing the technology's risks, joined by Mistral CEO Arthur Mensch and AI pioneer Geoffrey Hinton. The talks aim to balance catching up with the US and China against protecting citizens. The summit focuses on reducing Europe's reliance on foreign technology, with leaders exploring regulation, innovation, and tech sovereignty. European Parliament President Roberta Metsola rejected claims the EU had lost the AI race, citing world-class talent and ecosystem strengths. The meeting occurs amid a scandal involving Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's resignation over extramarital affairs. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas warned of AI's "dark side," citing drone use in Ukraine, while Estonia and Finland called for EU-level responses to serious AI incidents. Researcher James Green urged an "all-of-the-above strategy" combining investment, deployment, and regulation to mitigate harms.