EU lawmaker calls for security services to access advanced AI models

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By: Azzat Manal

EU lawmaker calls for security services to access advanced AI models

French MEP Valérie Hayer has called on the European Union to ensure that its security services have reliable access to advanced artificial intelligence models, while accelerating the deployment of AI-powered defence systems.

According to the Brussels-based news outlet Rapporteur, Hayer, who represents the Renew Europe group in the European Parliament, sent a letter to European Council President António Costa ahead of a meeting of EU leaders. In the letter, she outlined her political group's position on strengthening Europe's technological and security capabilities.

Hayer urged EU institutions to provide European security agencies with dependable access to advanced AI models that have undergone appropriate evaluation. She also called for faster deployment of defensive systems powered by artificial intelligence, highlighting the growing importance of emerging technologies in protecting European interests.

Her proposals also emphasise the need for European countries to strengthen their own AI capabilities in areas such as defence, cybersecurity, intelligence gathering and critical infrastructure protection. Developing these technologies within Europe could help reduce dependence on external providers and give European authorities greater control over systems considered strategically important.

Artificial intelligence is increasingly attracting the attention of governments and security agencies because of its potential applications in analysing large volumes of data, identifying cyber threats and supporting operational decisions. At the same time, access to powerful AI systems raises questions about data protection, accountability, oversight and the risk of misuse.

The debate comes amid broader international concerns about the rapid development of advanced AI. Policymakers, researchers and technology professionals have warned that these systems could create significant challenges if their capabilities are not adequately monitored. Their potential effects on employment have also become a major issue, as automation may transform a wide range of professions and require workers to develop new skills.

For the European Union, the challenge is to strengthen its technological independence and security capabilities while maintaining appropriate safeguards. Any expansion of AI access for security agencies is likely to require clear rules governing the use of sensitive information, human supervision and responsibility for decisions made with the assistance of automated systems.

Hayer’s call reflects a wider debate over how Europe can benefit from advances in artificial intelligence while managing the risks associated with increasingly powerful technologies. As EU leaders discuss defence and strategic autonomy, the role of AI in protecting infrastructure, countering cyber threats and supporting intelligence operations is becoming an increasingly prominent policy concern.