OpenAI, Allied for Startups Unveil 'Hacktivate AI' Report to Boost EU AI Adoption
OpenAI and Allied for Startups have published a report, 'Hacktivate AI', outlining 20 initiatives to boost AI adoption in the EU. The report aims to simplify regulatory frameworks and promote uniform digital laws, such as 'Relentless Harmonisation'. It also advocates for 'Innovative Institutions' with streamlined processes and more experimentation spaces.
The report emerged from the Hacktivate AI policy hackathon held in Brussels on September 23, 2025. This event brought together experts from various sectors to focus on adapting Europe to an AI-driven economy. OpenAI sees this report as a driver for a digitally sovereign EU and also advocates for its own expansion.
Martin Signoux, EU AI Policy Lead at OpenAI, describes the goal as 'bridging the gap between ambition and reality' for both Europe and OpenAI's market access. The report proposes concepts like 'Fast-Track Standards', suggesting quick integration of proven international standards into European practice. It also introduces the 'First Adoption Grace Period', allowing SMEs to test AI applications until 2030 before all AI Act requirements apply. OpenAI stands to benefit from simplified market access due to reduced legal and administrative hurdles.
The 'Hacktivate AI' report presents 20 political initiatives to accelerate AI introduction in the EU. It aims to simplify framework conditions and promote uniform regulation. OpenAI, along with Allied for Startups, hopes these initiatives will foster a digitally sovereign EU and facilitate its own expansion.
