The European Union (EU) and the United States have committed to collaborate on research on the use of AI to address major global challenges, including climate change and mitigating the impact of natural disasters .
In the European Commission’s statement on the move, she explained that the administrative arrangement on artificial intelligence for the public good was also designed to help address challenges related to healthcare, energy and climate. ‘agriculture.
The partners expect AI to play a role in areas such as predicting extreme weather and natural disasters, as well as helping crop yields by modeling soil and atmospheric conditions. , as well as bird and insect trends.
The EC noted that findings and resources would be shared with “international partners who share common values but lack relevant capacities to help them manage these emergencies and challenges.”
“Based on common values and interests, European and American researchers will join forces to develop societal applications of AI and work with other international partners for a truly global impact,” added the European Commissioner in charge of AI. of the internal market, Thierry Breton.
In his country’s statement on the agreement, US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan noted that the collaboration “will lead to responsible advances in AI to address major global challenges with a model of joint development and integrated research to bring benefits to our societies”.
This partnership is the latest between the two regions focused on advanced technologies and trade.
EU Member States were also among a large number of countries that signed the Declaration for the Future of the Internet with the United States, outlining a comprehensive vision for the future of the Internet and technologies. related.
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