The essay analyses the topic of Artificial Intelligence, which is now at the centre of the de- bate due to the many doubts and questions it raises in relation to the main ethical, social and legal issues faced by mankind as a paradigm shift dictated by an industrial revolution takes place. The work focuses on the proposal put forward by the European Commission, which has highlighted the comparison with other realities such as China and the United States and the fear of the consequent economic, security and geopolitical implications.