In response to tightening U.S. immigration and funding policies under the Trump administration, France has launched the "Choose France for Science" initiative, which opens up more funding for universities and research organizations to attract foreign scientists. French President Emmanuel Macron emphasized the importance of research for the country. Meta's AI chief, Yann LeCun, praised this initiative as a strategic move while criticizing the U.S. for compromising its public research funding system, suggesting that many U.S.-based scientists may seek opportunities abroad.
"As the international context creates the conditions for an unprecedented wave of mobility among researchers around the world, France aims to position itself as a host country for those wishing to continue their work in Europe, drawing on the country's research ecosystem and infrastructure."
"Researchers from around the world, choose France, choose Europe!" he wrote.
"The US seems set on destroying its public research funding system. Many US-based scientists are looking for a Plan B."
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