Dutch government commits €120 million to AI infrastructure and safety

The Netherlands' new national AI strategy aims to cut reliance on foreign tech giants and back small businesses The Netherlands has decided it would rather not outsource its artificial intelligence future entirely. The Dutch government will put €120 million toward European AI infrastructure and responsible AI development. The money anchors a new national strategy built to reduce the country’s dependence on foreign tech giants. The plan is called Choosing AI for Everyone, or Kiezen voor AI voor iedereen in Dutch. What the Dutch AI strategy actually includes The Dutch cabinet approved the AI vision on November 6, 2026. State Secretary Willemijn Aerdts is leading the effort, and her portfolio covers the digital economy and sovereignty. The strategy is a cross-ministry project. It rests on three thematic pillars. Responsible use: deploying AI in ways that are safe and accountable. Access to advanced technology: making sure Dutch businesses and institutions can actually get their hands on modern AI tools and compute. Public values: aligning AI adoption with Dutch societal norms. Aerdts presented the plan around three broad goals: responsible deployment, economic opportunity and benefits...