Italy Positioned to Lead EU’s Innovation, Says Meta Executive After Meeting with Meloni

Rome: Meta Chief Global Affairs Officer Joel Kaplan expressed optimism about Italy’s role in driving innovation within the European Union after a meeting with Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni in Rome.

According to Ansa News Agency, Kaplan highlighted the discussion with Meloni as a vital opportunity to explore Italy’s potential for growth and competitiveness. He emphasized the social and economic advantages of open-source artificial intelligence and acknowledged Italy’s growing influence as a pro-innovation voice within the EU.

Kaplan further noted Meta’s strong ties with Italy, referencing the collaboration with Ray-Ban Meta partners EssilorLuxottica. He pointed out the potential for Italy to become a global leader in smart glasses and other wearable technologies. Kaplan believes that Italy’s leadership could significantly impact the EU’s broader approach to innovation.