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EU to invest $1.4 billion in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and digital skills

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Posted on March 28, 2025

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EU to invest $1.4 billion in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and digital skills

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BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Commission will invest 1.3 billion euros ($1.4 billion) in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and digital skills through the Digital Europe Programme for 2025 to

EU Announces $1.4 Billion Investment in AI and Cybersecurity

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Commission will invest 1.3 billion euros ($1.4 billion) in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and digital skills through the Digital Europe Programme for 2025 to 2027, it said in a statement on Friday.

"Securing European tech sovereignty starts with investing in advanced technologies and in making it possible for people to improve their digital competences," European Commission digital chief Henna Virkkunen said.

($1 = 0.9281 euros)

(Reporting by Charlotte Van Campenhout; Editing by Kevin Liffey)

Key Takeaways

The EU will invest 1.3 billion euros in AI and cybersecurity.
Investment is through the Digital Europe Programme for 2025-2027.
Focus on enhancing European tech sovereignty.
Henna Virkkunen emphasizes improving digital competences.
Exchange rate: $1 equals 0.9281 euros.

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The main topic is the EU's $1.4 billion investment in AI, cybersecurity, and digital skills through the Digital Europe Programme.

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The investment was announced by the European Commission, with digital chief Henna Virkkunen commenting on the initiative.

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The goal is to secure European tech sovereignty and improve digital competences across Europe.

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