French President: European AI independence achieved by building it within the continent

Paris, November 13 (KUNA) -- French President Emmanuel Macron affirmed on Friday that Europe’s independence cannot be entrusted to external actors but must be built within the European continent, emphasizing the need to strengthen its capabilities in artificial intelligence. In a post on his X social media account, Macron stated that Europe possesses all the necessary prerequisites to compete in the field of AI, adding, “We have no time to waste.” He clarified that he had conveyed this conviction to his partners during the European Council meeting in Dublin, noting the participation of Arthur Mensch, founder of Mistral AI, who in turn affirmed that Europe has the talent, energy, and technology required. He added that the next phase demands increased investment, faster decision-making, and joint action. Macron stressed the need to enable European companies developing advanced AI models to access within Europe the computational power required for training, the capital needed to support their growth, and customers to deploy their solutions. He underscored the importance of ensuring that European companies secure their first major contracts within the continent, thereby enhancing their prospects for growth and prosperity. Macron announced that on December 2, in collaboration with the Prime Minister of the Netherlands, he will convene in Paris technology company leaders and policymakers working on technologies that Europe needs. He pointed out that the adopted approach involves bringing countries and industry players together around a single table to enhance cooperation and accelerate joint progress in this field. (End) M.B. / M.A. H.A.