Opinion: Why Europe could benefit from the end of the AI hype

The greatest risk for Europe is not missing the AI bubble. It is copying it late – and on other people’s terms. Rather than subsidizing scale and speed, Europe should set clear priorities.

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23. March 2026
Martin Hullin (links) und Thomas Schwab
Martin Hullin (left) and Thomas Schwab work in the Bertelsmann Stiftung’s Europe’s Future program. (David Bärwald/Bertelsmann Stiftung, Britta Schröder/Ansichtssache)

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Last updated: 23. March 2026