“Artificial intelligence can be considered the greatest intellectual, practical and anthropological challenge of this era,” Meloni told the Inter-ministry Digital Transition Committee.

“We are moving forward, and, for example, a specific fund is being set up to support Italian start-ups in the sector.

“In this regard, I agree with [Cabinet] Undersecretary [for Innovation, Alessio] Butti, on the need to create national champions in this field, with which we can be at the forefront ... to be up to the challenge at the global level.”

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