Anyone involved in AI quickly encounters a familiar narrative: the major breakthroughs are happening elsewhere. In the U.S. and Asia, tech companies are investing billions in data centers, platforms, and foundation models. In this picture, Europe often appears as a bystander – strong in regulation, but weak in scaling and speed. However, this narrative falls short. It views artificial intelligence primarily as a matter of technology and capital. In industrial reality, however, value is created in a completely different place: where technology meets application. Europe – and mechanical engineering in particular – brings precisely this strength to the table. Read more
