She used the speech to flaunt the achievements of her three-year reign.
A particularly large spotlight was shone on her tech policies.
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Europehas led on managing the risks of the digital world, she said.
To the chagrin of Silicon Valley, the EU has become the worlds most formidable tech regulator.
Von der Leyen warned them that more rules are coming.
In response, Europe has become the global pioneer of citizens rights in the digital world, she said.
Her next big target is artificial intelligence.
We need an open dialogue with those that develop and deploy AI.
In recent months, concerns have grown aboutAIcausing job losses, discrimination, surveillance, and evenextinction.
Von der Leyen described the rules as a blueprint for the whole world.
She also laid out the next steps of the EUs plan.
The main guardrails will be provided by the AI Act.
Together, they would inform policymakers about developments in the field.
The private sector, however, will likely want further support.
Von der Leyen sugged that they should collaborate more closely with the EU.
We need an open dialogue with those that develop and deploy AI, she said.
Story byThomas Macaulay
Thomas is the managing editor of TNW.
He leads our coverage of European tech and oversees our talented team of writers.
Away from work, he e(show all)Thomas is the managing editor of TNW.
He leads our coverage of European tech and oversees our talented team of writers.
Away from work, he enjoys playing chess (badly) and the guitar (even worse).
