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European Semiconductor Industry Warns EU Regulation Is Undermining AI Competitiveness

European chip industry leaders say heavy regulation, high production costs and complex approval processes are putting the region at a disadvantage as American and Asian companies pour money into advanced computing infrastructure.
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