Welcome the robots: bridging the European artificial intelligence gap

To work toward closing the AI gap, the study found several priorities on which Europe should focus. First, the continent must continue the development of a "vibrant ecosystem" of firms that will leverage AI technology. Veteran firms must also move ahead with digital transformations, rather than relying on their younger counterparts. Focus should also remain on the digital single market, which covers marketing, e-commerce, and telecommunications. Finally, by searching for and cultivating a talented and skilled workforce – be it through education or retraining – as well as finding paths on which to "guide societies through the potential disruption" (such as unease about potential unemployment), Europe can and will position itself more advantageously among the industry's international leaders.