"Gardels argues that both approaches are necessary: America's restless innovation pushes humanity forward, while Europe's restraint ensures progress remains humane. "AI differs from nuclear weapons because it is a foundational technology that will transform all aspects of life," Gardels writes. "As such, it is not merely a technological achievement, but a cultural project. It is here that Europe's precautionary temperament clashes with the accelerationist fever of Silicon Valley.""
""Does this place Europe at a competitive disadvantage that will fatally impede its advance in AI? Or will Europe's deliberative vigilance save humanity from handing over the keys of the kingdom to intelligent machines? The core conflict between America and its European geopolitical allies is their differing approaches to AI; the former seeks to 'build first, regulate later,' while the latter seeks to 'regulate first, build later.'""
Conversations in Europe reveal concern that Europe is struggling to keep pace with U.S. AI investment and innovation. Lisbon's Paulo Portas warned that lack of innovation could render Europe a museum. Massive U.S. capital and accelerationist approaches prioritize building AI infrastructure rapidly. European emphasis centers on ethics, transparency, and regulatory caution, favoring 'regulate first, build later.' Nathan Gardels contends both acceleration and precaution are necessary: U.S. innovation advances capabilities while European restraint seeks humane outcomes. Gardels highlights AI as a foundational, cultural technology reshaping all life, creating a core conflict over whether to build first or regulate first.
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