Recital (17)

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

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The emergence of physical AI, which refers to AI systems and models capable of
            perceiving the physical environment and executing complex actions within that
            environment, represents a promising frontier where advanced digital intelligence is
            integrated into tangible systems, such as robotics, autonomous drones and self-driving
            vehicles. Physical AI is essential to mitigate external dependencies and foster
            industrial competitiveness and strategic autonomy. It requires a dedicated approach to
            data and computing infrastructure. It is therefore necessary to facilitate the collection
            and preparation of high-quality data and access to computing resources. Furthermore,
            targeted support for the testing and validation of physical AI models and systems in
            diverse real-world environments is necessary to ensure their robustness and reliability.

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