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US pressures Brussels to join AI chips club
- U.S. Under Secretary Jacob Helberg urged Brussels to join Pax Silica as part of a broader effort to align AI and chip supply chains.
- EU has not given formal approval for talks to join Pax Silica, delaying potential cooperation with the U.S.
- Some EU countries have signed the Pax Silica declaration individually, signaling varied engagement levels.
- The Pax Silica initiative targets critical minerals, energy and hardware to support AI technologies.
- EU officials have been engaging with the U.S. on Pax Silica but remain cautious about formal talks.
- U.S. criticism of EU tech rules frames the debate over cooperation and innovation in AI.
- Helberg co-wrote an opinion piece arguing Europe risks tripping in the AI race.
- The Pax Silica launch included sessions on critical minerals and economic security.
- EU plans to present a May plan to reduce dependencies on U.S. technology were noted.
- Netherlands participated in the Pax Silica summit but did not sign the declaration.
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