As AI reshapes business and society, its impact depends on the values behind it. In this article, Elin Hauge explores the double-edged nature of AI, its power to create progress or undermine democracy, and calls on European leaders to choose courage, ethics, and digital independence.

A key element in responsible and value-creating adoption of AI is competence. In fact, Chapter 1 Article 4 of the EU AI Act makes it mandatory to provide training to achieve relevant AI literacy. This article comes into force February 2nd 2025.