A speculative thought experiment, 'Europe 2031,' envisions the EU's economy in ruins by 2031 due to a lack of AI investment, leading to populism and cyber-attacks. The scenario, gaining traction among policymakers, highlights the US and China's AI dominance and Europe's potential tech sovereignty crisis.
A speculative thought experiment, 'Europe 2031,' by Brussels thinktankers paints a bleak future for the EU due to its lack of AI investment, leading to economic collapse, populism, and cyber-attacks. The scenario, gaining traction among policymakers, highlights the urgency for EU tech sovereignty.
Dozens of French state schools are under investigation amid over 100 allegations of mistreatment, physical violence, and rape of children as young as three by school monitors. Prosecutors and lawyers confirm investigations into alleged abuse during school hours, with parents' groups calling it a systemic failure.
