Von der Leyen’s AI envoy pick triggers conflict-of-interest backlash weeks after Siemens helped gut the AI Act

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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen nominated a new AI envoy whose appointment sparked conflict-of-interest concerns, shortly after Siemens influenced significant changes to the EU's AI Act. The controversy highlights tensions over industry influence in AI regulation.

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