CNBC February 12, 2025
Key Points
– Europe is looking to be a part of the conversation around artificial intelligence leadership and innovation that has so far been dominated by the U.S. and China.
– The region has long been seen by its critics as a place that has regulated the tech industry too heavily to the detriment of innovation.
– But executives who spoke to CNBC said there is also a slight change in perception as Europe, led by France, looks to step up its investment in AI.
PARIS — Music was blaring and people were cheering at the Artificial Intelligence Action Summit in Paris on Monday as French President Emmanuel Macron declared France is “back in the AI race.”
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