AI Leadership: can Europe find its voice?

About the podcastThe EuroPCom podcast series on public communication is produced by the European Committee of the Regions (CoR) in close cooperation with the EuroPCom partners.Host: Evi Kiorri, Journalist | Multimedia Producer | PodcasterGuest:  Reema Patel is a thought-leader in the fields of technology, data and AI ethics, public engagement and participation, and diversity, equity and inclusion. She is an engaging speaker on subjects including technology ethics, diversity, AI-emerging tech, future of healthcare, among others. She presently leads global research agency Ipsos's work on deliberative engagement.In this episode: As AI reshapes the global landscape, the EU stands at a crossroads. With the U.S. and China leading the charge, Europe must decide: remain reactive or define a bold, human-centric AI vision rooted in democratic values and social trust. Can the EU find its voice—and power—in the global AI race? What will it take to ensure that data and AI serve the public good and reinforce societal fairness?Follow us on: EuroPCom 2025 | European Committee of the RegionsHosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.