Macron: Europe Lagging in AI Race, Needs to Catch Up
2025-02-10
French President Emmanuel Macron, in an exclusive interview with CNN, warned that Europe is falling behind the US and China in the AI race, risking becoming a mere consumer of the technology. To counter this, France is hosting an AI summit and plans to build Europe's largest supercomputer, aiming for 20% of global data centers. However, securing funding and streamlining regulations are crucial challenges. Macron calls for simplified rules and a more business-friendly environment to attract investment and compete with US and Chinese dominance.