Recital (16)

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Official source: COM(2026) 502 final — Proposal for a Cloud and AI Development Act

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Frontier AI technologies are advancing rapidly and are expected to have a profound
            impact on the Union’s economy and society. As those technologies have become
            critical strategic assets, strengthening the Union’s capacity to develop and govern
            them is essential to ensure that the AI transition is aligned with Union values, safety

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            References to Chips Act 2.0 to be added once adopted. See Commission proposal [add reference once
            published]

            standards and long-term economic interests. By supporting pioneering projects, the
            Union should scale up essential breakthroughs to maintain a competitive edge in the
            global digital economy. Fostering the development of frontier AI technologies as
            strategic assets should also reduce current dependencies on third-country technologies
            and strengthen the Union’s AI ecosystem.

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