BDVA’s response to the AI Continent Action Plan: Towards a European AI-data value ecosystem
As response to the AI Continent Action Plan, BDVA calls for more integration of data and AI strategies and structured collaboration with community-driven initiatives to ensuring impact on the ground.
The Big Data Value Association (BDVA) has released its response to the European Commission’s AI Continent Action Plan. The Action Plan outlines a bold vision to place Europe at the forefront of trustworthy AI development, backed by the launch of InvestAI and a commitment to mobilise €200 billion. BDVA welcomes this strategic initiative but stresses the need for a more unified approach to Europe’s AI and data strategies. A truly integrated AI–data value ecosystem is essential, linking infrastructure, data, AI, talent, regulation and innovation. BDVA also calls for a stronger focus on the Action Plan’s broader impact on society, as well as on economic aspects, competitiveness and prosperity overall. While the strategy rightly addresses trustworthiness, skills, and talent, it lacks a clear vision for the AI-driven future that Europe wants to create.
Other relevant aspects highlighted in the paper are the industry co-leadership, the need in the overall AI lifecycle considering the important factor of timing, and the need to stress clarity, simplification and sustainability not only in regulation but also in implementation instruments.
The paper offers a community perspective to all 5 pillars of the strategy, giving a particular emphasis on the Data for AI pillar.
BDVA is a European non-profit association with over 250 members from industry (including SMEs, startups, and large companies), research, academia, and the public sector, all united by a mission to create value for society and industry through data and AI innovation. The AI Continent Action Plan and the European Data Strategy are central to BDVA’s mission and objectives
BDVA stands ready to support the European Commission, Joint Undertakings, Member States, and other partners in turning this ambitious plan into tangible outcomes. Strong, structured collaboration with community-driven initiatives like BDVA will be essential to ensuring impact on the ground.