Europe's AI Safety Startups Race to Build Trust in Emerging Tech

Sifted maps 37 European startups working on AI safety and trust infrastructure as AI capabilities advance faster than safeguards. The article distinguishes between two AI safety startup markets, highlighting Europe's emerging role in developing governance tools for increasingly powerful AI systems.

Byte's take

Europe's building the guardrails for AI it didn't invent—a defensive but essential play. Thirty-seven startups are developing safety and trust tools to help firms comply with the EU AI Act's high-risk requirements as capabilities outpace regulation.