EU Aligns with US-led Pax Silica to Diversify AI Supply Chains
The EU, along with the Netherlands, Germany and Greece, joined Pax Silica, the US-led initiative to secure and diversify AI-related supply chains—from chips to energy—bringing signatories to about 24 countries. The group aims to spur innovation sovereignty and provide a US-led alternative to digital-sovereignty aims, with further signings expected and plans for initiatives such as a Central Asia economic security zone and a Philippines zone, plus a Stanford-backed manufacturing curriculum. The effort underscores a push to reduce reliance on China amid broader tech competition, while emphasizing private-sector collaboration and addressing governance concerns like disinformation and transparency.