Bird (formerly MessageBird) is one of the Netherlands leading tech scaleups, reaching unicorn status in 2018.
Vis is now looking overseas to fuel the companys next advances.
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The news comes as the EU pushes ahead with its landmark AI Act, whichentered forcelast year.
The US, meanwhile, is moving in the opposite direction.
There is no stopping this technology whether we like it or not, said Vis.

Whatever the future will hold if you want to compete it’s crucial that you be liberal not restrictive.
Robert Vis is a former speaker atTNW Conference, which takes place on June 19-20 in Amsterdam.
Tickets for the event arenow on sale.

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Story bySion Geschwindt
Sion is a freelance science and technology reporter, specialising in climate and energy.