The futures of artificial intelligence: Implications for Europe’s R&I ecosystem. Part 5, Final report

Wenzel Mehnert; Arianna Ferrari; Orestas Strauka; Mariam Chachava; Zilvinas  Martinaitis; Kerstin Cuhls; Alexandra Csábi

doi:10.2777/7322666

The futures of artificial intelligence: Implications for Europe’s R&I ecosystem. Part 5, Final report

Wenzel Mehnert
, Arianna Ferrari
, Orestas Strauka
, Mariam Chachava
, Zilvinas Martinaitis
, Kerstin Cuhls
, Alexandra Csábi

Transformation Governance

Visionary Analytics
Fraunhofer Institute for Systems and Innovation Research
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Abstract

he report explores possible futures of artificial intelligence (AI) and their implications for Europe’s R&I ecosystem. AI adoption in Europe is currently uneven and constrained by fragmented markets, limited data access, skills shortages, and investment gaps. The report presents three scenarios, discussing deep uncertainties about the future pathways of AI development. Three strategic priorities are presented: acting under uncertainty, strengthening competitiveness through adoption, and shaping a distinct European AI pathway. For Europe, AI future will depend on technological breakthroughs, and on coordinated policy in various areas and broad-based adoption.

Original language	English
Publisher	Publications Office of the European Union
Number of pages	42
ISBN (Electronic)	978-92-68-38852-5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.2777/7322666
Publication status	Published - 4 May 2026

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Societal Futures

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foresight
Artifical intelligence
scenario analysis

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