European institutions falling behind on AI, warn top unis:

A group of elite universities from Europe has recently published a report detailing the strategies and reasons behind the adoption of artificial intelligence by researchers and academic bodies on the continent to keep pace with global competitors. This report, released on November 19, offers guidance to universities and the European Union on the methodologies and importance of enhancing research capabilities through artificial intelligence. The Guild of European Universities for Research Excellence warns that Europe is experiencing a decline in its leadership in artificial intelligence, especially in comparison to China and the United States. The report suggests that universities should incorporate artificial intelligence into both their strategic plans and the daily activities of students, faculty, researchers, and staff. It urges European universities and investors to give precedence to artificial intelligence in their new investments, encouraging the integration of artificial intelligence as a research tool and catalyst for societal transformation.

The absence of support from the EU in artificial intelligence is a significant issue, as it hampers Europe's access to AI resources due to the scarcity of data in European languages. To overcome this challenge, the report suggests that the EU should allocate funding for artificial intelligence research and development, and that European universities should collaborate to pool resources and knowledge. Moreover, the report emphasizes the importance of boosting artificial intelligence education and skill development. It suggests that universities should provide artificial intelligence courses at various levels, from the undergraduate to doctoral stages, and offer training for faculty on utilizing artificial intelligence tools proficiently.