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SAP CEO pushes for harmonized and lighter EU AI regulation to avoid losing competitiveness

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SAP's CEO argues Europe risks falling behind the U.S. and China unless it simplifies and harmonizes AI rules. He calls for more integrated markets, faster adoption, and regulatory flexibility.

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Europe's regulatory puzzle threatens its AI ambitions


SAP's chief warns that Europe's fragmented AI regulatory landscape is throttling innovation. Companies face overlapping standards, national exceptions, and inconsistent compliance pathways all of which slow rollout.

His call to action


- Push for a unified market where AI systems can scale across borders without bespoke national approvals.
- Embrace lighter-touch regulatory experimentation to keep pace with American and Chinese deployment velocities.

Why this matters for the business ecosystem


Enterprises and startups alike need predictable, cross-border compliance mechanisms. Without them, Europe risks becoming a slow-adoption zone where regulatory drag outweighs competitive gains.

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