The EU is developing a sovereignty package to achieve technological independence in critical infrastructure and AI systems amid shifting geopolitical dynamics.
Apple is withholding AI-powered Siri from the EU due to DMA requirements demanding unrestricted competitor access to the operating system, despite the company proposing an alternative with data protection guarantees.
From August 2, 2025, companies must demonstrate operationally documented governance structures for high-risk AI systems or face fines up to €30 million.
With the EU AI Act, HR AI systems become a compliance task: companies must establish governance structures and document AI deployments, while investments in HR AI in Germany are growing rapidly.
Mid-sized enterprises must manage NIS2 requirements, DADG obligations, and EU AI Act compliance in parallel, which consolidates resources and expertise.
The EU aims to encourage households to use electricity during off-peak hours via smart meters to free up capacity for energy-intensive AI infrastructure.
