
Europe is pushing for AI sovereignty to reduce reliance on American technologies, as highlighted at the Vivatech conference in Paris. French President Emmanuel Macron and other leaders are advocating for a more independent AI ecosystem, spurred by recent US export controls on AI models. This move has intensified Europe's efforts, with significant funding and partnerships being formed to build a robust AI infrastructure. The goal is to create a diverse supply chain of AI providers and reduce dependency on US tech giants.
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