French President Emmanuel Macron announced a monumental €109 billion ($112 billion) investment in artificial intelligence (AI) to position France as a global tech leader. The funding, backed by the UAE, North American investors, and French corporations, signals Europe's ambition to rival initiatives like the U.S.'s 'Stargate' project.
Macron emphasized inclusivity in tech collaboration during a televised address, stating: \"I do not think it's appropriate to ban a technology because of its country of origin,\" rejecting U.S.-style restrictions targeting China's AI advancements like DeepSeek.
Paris Takes Center Stage
France will host the AI Action Summit on February 10-11, convening 100 countries and 1,000+ stakeholders to address:
- Public interest applications of AI
- Workforce transformation
- Ethical governance frameworks
- Cultural innovation
- Global trust-building
The summit aims to shape policies balancing rapid innovation with societal safeguards, reflecting Macron's vision of \"AI development that serves humanity first.\"
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