The European Commission is conducting risk assessments and studying export controls in "critical technology areas," including artificial intelligence and semiconductor technologies, according to a press release from the Commission.
On October 3rd, European Union officials identified four areas that require evaluation regarding the risks of technology and the risks of technology leakage: artificial intelligence, advanced semiconductor technologies, quantum technologies, and biotechnology.
These technologies were chosen based on their transformative nature, the risk of civilian or military integration, and the risk of potential technology use to violate human rights.