Can Europe Train a Frontier AI Model on Compute It Owns?

A GitHub repository named 'euromesh' by sammysltd investigates whether Europe can train a frontier-level AI model using compute resources entirely within the EU. The project maps existing European supercomputers, data centers, and chip manufacturers (including efforts by startups like Axelera AI and Graphcore). It considers regulatory constraints (e.g., GDPR) and the need for energy-efficient hardware. The vision is a federated training cluster that could rival US and Chinese capabilities. The project is still proof-of-concept, but it highlights Europe's strategic desire for AI sovereignty. Challenges include coordination between multiple legal jurisdictions and the high cost of interconnect.