Von der Leyen pitches AI as solution to reduce reporting for European businesses

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Monday pitched using artificial intelligence to streamline administrative procedures for European businesses as part of a broader push to simplify commerce and boost the EU's competitiveness. Speaking at a behind-closed-doors meeting of the European People's Party in Taormina, Sicily, on Oct. 12, von der Leyen said the Commission would introduce an "only once" approach to business reporting. This would let companies submit information once, with AI helping public administrations use the data.