The image for this blog article was created with Le Chat.
European AI models: data protection and digital sovereignty
Our world is changing and artificial intelligence is becoming increasingly ubiquitous. Where are the new technologies coming from? For a long time, US companies dominated the market, but Chinese companies are following suit. And what about Europe? European alternatives are also technically impressive. They also score points for data security and data protection.
Data protection according to EU standards
European AI models are subject to EU data protection regulations and therefore also to the requirements of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This means that the following criteria must be followed:- Higher standards for the protection of personal data- Transparency in data processing- Right to be forgotten and data erasure- Mandatory consent for data collectionUnlike some non-European models with non-transparent data protection practices, European solutions offer greater security for companies and individuals using AI.
Digital sovereignty
The use of European AI models contributes to the digital independence of the EU. The use of ...- reduces dependence on foreign technology companies- ensures that AI technology respects European values- prevents data leakage to third countries- strengthens the European technology sector and creates jobs
Teuken-7B: AI model for EU languages
Teuken-7B is a multilingual Large Language Model (LLM) developed as part of the German OpenGPT-X research project.
Key features of Teuken-7B:
- Training with 4 trillion tokens in all 24 official EU languages
- 7 billion parameters for complex language processing
- Open technology for companies in all industries
- Developed according to European data protection standardsBy covering all EU languages, Teuken-7B helps overcome language barriers and enables more democratic access to AI technology across Europe.
Mistral AI: Open source AI
With its fast AI assistant Le Chat, the French company Mistral AI offers an interesting alternative to ChatGPT and the like. Various functions make the European AI a powerful tool for applications ranging from pure information retrieval to creative tasks.
Key features of Mistral AI:
- Timeliness: Le Chat has access to more up-to-date information than many other models.
- Multimodality: Le Chat can generate and analyze images, making it more versatile than text-only models. The image for this blog article was generated with Le Chat
- Code interpreter: Le Chat can execute Python code. This makes it possible to perform complex calculations, analyse data and create visualizations.
- Multilingualism: Le Chat can communicate in many languages and is suitable for global use.
Advantages for companies and consumers
The advantages of European AI models are obvious. They offer a certain degree of legal certainty through compliance with the GDPR and other EU regulations, which contributes to greater trust among European customers. They are closer to European needs and ethics. They promote innovation and support the European technology ecosystem and the development of European AI models is still in its infancy, but is already showing promising progress. With increasing support from EU funding programs and growing awareness of the importance of digital sovereignty, European AI solutions will continue to grow in importance, and as AI intervenes more deeply in our lives, the provenance of these technologies will become more important. European AI models such as Teuken-7B and Le Chat from Mistral AI offer technologically mature solutions for European ideas. It is worth testing these models for your own needs.
