# Christine Lagarde

Chasing the Algorithm: Europe’s Regulators Grapple with an Accelerating AI Tide

European financial regulators are warning that the rapid evolution of AI agents is outpacing traditional legislative frameworks, necessitating new tools like 'emergency kill switches.' While seeking to mitigate systemic risks, officials also admit that Europe is trailing behind global rivals in AI investment and must now balance strict regulation with the need for technological sovereignty.