An Ireland South MEP says Europe has the potential to become a leader in artificial intelligence.
MEP Deirdre Clune says the technology has massive benefits for agriculture, healthcare, and transport.
A report by the Fine Gael MEP on Europe's digital future calls for high ethical standards and legal certainty for developers and users of artificial intelligence.
She adds Ireland is performing well in terms of AI, with more businesses using the technology here than any other EU country.
Deirdre Clune says Europe needs to be a world leader and set standards around privacy, human rights and data protection.