It's honestly sad to watch. Europe used to be a hub of innovation. From physics and engineering to early computing. Now every new breakthrough in AI is treated like a threat to be contained rather than a tool to be shaped. The talent is still there, but the environment isn't. Overregulation, risk aversion, and bureaucratic sprawl are driving builders away. You can't lead the future if your first instinct is to ban it.
There will come a time when Europe realises they're alienating themselves and falling behind. But at that point, they will be behind by a decade at the very least.
Very true.
Germany was the gold standard for engineering, leading the world by a mile. The Brits were the financial center of the world. Even after WW2, and the rise of the USD, anything Wall Street dropped the ball on (Like FOREX), London picked up.
The Italians were also known for their engineering and manufacturing abilities.
Now, a dead zone.