At the TechBBQ conference in Copenhagen, discussions among European investors, founders, and operators centered on the question of control over AI technology, rather than solely on its development and applications. The incident involving Anthropic’s AI models Mythos and Fable, which became unavailable to users outside Europe, underscored the urgency of this issue, prompting many in the European ecosystem to consider the implications of relying on AI infrastructure controlled by the U.S. and China.

The conference’s theme, “Emerging from Agency,” reflected this shift in focus from the capabilities of AI to the human judgment and sovereignty surrounding its use. Keynote speakers and panelists, including Ellen de Brever, Meredith Whittaker, and Emad Mostaque, emphasized that the era of AI agents is fundamentally about humans deciding what autonomy and power to cede to machines. Concerns were raised about data collection, privacy, and the concentration of power in the hands of a few AI labs, with implications for national sovereignty and individual rights. Despite these serious discussions, the conference also highlighted the enduring value of human connection and face-to-face interactions in the tech community.

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