At the Paris AI summit, President Emmanuel Macron emphasized France and Europe as leaders in artificial intelligence, asserting their commitment to sustainable energy sources like nuclear power over fossil fuels. He praised a forthcoming European AI strategy, set to be unveiled by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, as a pivotal moment for enhancing technological advancement. However, the summit faced potential disruptions due to disagreements over the wording of a diplomatic declaration, particularly regarding the inclusion of terms like ‘sustainable’ and ‘inclusive’ AI, causing tension with the US and the UK.
Macron criticized Trump’s fossil fuel dependence, highlighting France's nuclear energy as sustainable for AI development, stating, 'Here, there is no need to drill. It's plug, baby, plug.'
Macron emphasized the necessity for a larger European market for startups, saying, 'We have to provide a bigger domestic market to all the startups when they start as Europeans.'
At the summit, Macron promoted Europe as an AI leader and teased the US, suggesting that Europe's reliance on nuclear energy sets it apart in AI development.
The anticipated European AI strategy, to be revealed by von der Leyen, signifies an opportunity for Europe to advance its technological positioning in the global landscape.
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