Research
Publications, briefings, and analysis from Arq on advanced AI, institutions, science, and Europe's technological future.
Four fixes for the Cloud and AI Development Act
By David Janků
Four targeted fixes for the Cloud and AI Development Act, submitted to the Commission's public consultation: fast power alongside fast permits in Acceleration Zones, capability-aware sovereignty assessments, Union-wide audit recognition, and open source resilience as a funding objective.
When AI stops thinking out loud
By Zoe Tzifa-Kratira, Fabio Marinello, Daan Juijn, Bengüsu Özcan
Today, AI models reason in language humans can understand, but more efficient architectures can lead to an AI-only language. There is a narrow policy window to preserve our ability to oversee AI models' behavior before AI developers give up on this over competitive pressure.
What we talk about when we talk about AI for science
By Bengüsu Özcan
"AI for science" is not a single category, and the distinction shapes what we should invest in, why, and how.
Europe 2031: What getting AI wrong means for us (External Publication)
By Daan Juijn, Alex Petropoulos, and the Europe 2031 team
A five-year narrative scenario tracing how Europe could slide into strategic irrelevance if it keeps getting AI wrong, and five recommendations for changing course. A collaboration led by Arq researchers with external experts.
The Tech Sovereignty Package: Europe’s Chance to Build Strength
By David Janků, Arq Editorial Team
The Commission's new tech sovereignty package marks a welcome shift toward the strengths Europe can actually build on. As it moves through Parliament and Council, here is where we would sharpen it.
Preparing Europe for Transformative AI
By Arq Team
Arq Foundation is a new Brussels think tank helping Europe keep its agency, resilience, and flourishing in an age of transformative AI.