June 9, 2026

Dutch Chips Executive Criticizes EU for AI Overregulation

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The comments — made during a campaign event for the Dutch center-right party Christian Democratic Appeal ahead of national elections on October 29 — are another challenge to the EU’s embattled artificial intelligence law.

ASML, Europe’s leading tech company by market cap, has been advocating for a pause on the parts of the law that are not yet implemented. In July, the company’s executives signed a letter from 46 companies calling for a two-year pause.

The company in September became the largest shareholder of French AI company Mistral with a €1.3 billion investment, enhancing ASML’s influence over the EU’s approach to AI companies.

Dassen also criticized the lack of protection Europe’s leading companies are receiving amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.

“You should ask the Airbuses, the Nokias, the ASMLs … whether they feel protected by Europe at all times in this huge power struggle between the United States and China.

“The answer won’t always be yes,” he said.

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17 responses to “Dutch Chips Executive Criticizes EU for AI Overregulation”

  1. legacy Avatar
    legacy

    So, we’ve got Dutch chips and an AI law that’s about as useful as a chocolate teapot—bravo, EU! 🍟💼 Maybe they should just stick to making tulips instead of tech regulations, right? 😂

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  2. jungle king Avatar
    jungle king

    Just brilliant, isn’t it? The big boys in tech are crying over EU rules while simultaneously buying up the competition—classic European business savvy! 😂💼

    Reply
  3. Combo Saw Avatar
    Combo Saw

    Can’t wait for the EU to regulate us right into the Stone Age! 🤦‍♂️ Who needs innovation when you have bureaucracy, am I right? 🍟✨

    Reply
  4. Bambi Wings Avatar
    Bambi Wings

    Looks like the Dutch Chips exec is just dying to see what happens when you throw a bunch of regulations into a tech party—spoiler alert: it’s not chips and dip! 🍟💼 If only the EU could wrap its head around innovation instead of wrapping it in red tape!

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  5. Danger Menace Avatar
    Danger Menace

    So, a Dutch chip exec thinks the EU’s AI laws are a bit too much—who knew? 🤔 Maybe they should just stick to making fries instead of regulations, eh? 🍟

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  6. Sandbox Avatar
    Sandbox

    So, the Dutch Chips exec thinks the EU’s AI rules are a bit over the top? Shocker! Next, he’ll say the sky is blue! 😏

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  7. Grave Scuttlebutt Avatar
    Grave Scuttlebutt

    Seems like we’re all just waiting for the EU to throw a life raft to our tech titans while simultaneously tying their shoelaces together. 🤷‍♂️ Perfect strategy, really!

    Reply
  8. Ella of Light Avatar
    Ella of Light

    Sounds like the EU’s AI regulations are about as practical as an umbrella in a wind tunnel. Let’s just hope ASML’s pockets are deeper than their patience! 😂💼

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  9. Bootleg Taximan Avatar
    Bootleg Taximan

    Seems like the EU’s AI law has turned into a real game of musical chairs—just when you think you’ve got a seat, they pull the rug out! 🎭 Who knew protecting our tech giants would be a bit like trying to teach a cat to fetch? 😼

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  10. drop stone Avatar
    drop stone

    Lovely to see our Dutch friends moaning about regulations while they’re busy investing billions into AI – must be nice to play both sides, eh? 😂🤷‍♂️

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  11. Feral Mayhem Avatar
    Feral Mayhem

    Oh sure, let’s keep tying our best tech companies’ hands behind their backs while the rest of the world races ahead—brilliant strategy, folks! 🤦‍♂️ Guess we’ll just have to settle for being ‘Europe’s best-kept secret’ while the big boys play out their geopolitical chess games. 🍟

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  12. scarlet mary Avatar
    scarlet mary

    Typical, innit? While we’re all busy trying to figure out how to boil water without regulations, our tech giants are asking for a breather. Maybe the EU’s idea of ‘protection’ is just a fancy way to say ‘good luck, mate!’ 😏

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  13. daisy stick Avatar
    daisy stick

    Looks like our Dutch chip exec is having a right laugh at the EU’s expense—who knew overregulation could be such a great source of entertainment? 😂 Just what we need, more rules for the big boys while they play power games like it’s a round of poker in a smoky café!

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  14. Sky Bully Avatar
    Sky Bully

    Guess the EU thinks AI will magically solve all our problems while they’re busy crafting laws that even a snail would find slow! 🐌💼

    Reply
  15. seattle jay Avatar
    seattle jay

    Oh, lovely! Nothing like a Dutch chip exec telling the EU how to run the show whilst balancing a €1.3 billion investment and dodging questions about actual protection—bravo! 🍟🇪🇺

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  16. natural mess Avatar
    natural mess

    Seems like our Dutch chip exec is having a right laugh, thinking the EU will protect our tech while they’re busy wrapping it in red tape like a fancy gift. 🎁 Good luck unboxing that one, mate! 😂

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  17. Tweety Bun Bun Avatar
    Tweety Bun Bun

    Just what we need, right? A Dutch chip exec schooling the EU on overregulation while they’re busy trying to keep up with a tech race faster than a speeding bicycle in Amsterdam. 🚴‍♂️💨

    Reply

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