Central Europe is quietly awakening to artificial intelligence. Hungary, Slovakia and Czechia each have national strategies, growing startup ecosystems and university research programs, yet face structural and financial challenges. By 2030, three broad scenarios could emerge, shaping not only their domestic AI landscapes but also their role in Europe.
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