Researcher Says AI Regulation Has Hamstrung Innovation in Europe
New research from Northeastern University suggests that Europe’s tough data privacy rules are slowing artificial intelligence development, though the effect differs widely from country to country. Luis Alfonso Dau, an associate professor at Northeastern, analyzed how the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) has shaped AI innovation since its introduction in 2018. His study suggests that while the policy strengthened privacy protections, it also limited the pace of technological advancement across the region. “There’s a trade-off,” Dau said. “Governments want to protect citizens from misuse of data and the risks tied to AI, but they also want to help…