EU tech chief Virkkunen says AI chip work must stay with trusted partners

A political and economic union of European countries with a single market, shared laws in many areas and, for many members, the euro.

EU rules on trade, technology and competition affect companies and people far beyond Europe.

Computer systems that perform tasks that normally require human intelligence, such as understanding language, recognising images or making decisions.

AI is changing work, media and public services, raising questions about jobs, safety and regulation.

A digital currency secured by cryptography and recorded on a blockchain, without a central bank issuing it.

Crypto prices are volatile, and governments are still deciding how to regulate it.