France
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Alice Recoque contract signed: second European exascale system on track for 2026
EuroHPC signs contract with Eviden to build Alice Recoque, the second European exascale supercomputer. The 355-million-euro system will be hosted in France and co-financed by the EU, France, Netherlands, and Greece.
2026-08-09
Artificial Intelligence
CNIL's blueprint for AI data protection: notes, audits, and alliances
The CNIL is moving from guidance to enforcement with a series of coordinated actions: an exploratory note on agentic AI, a practical audit tool called PANAME, and active participation in EU and international data protection standards.
2026-08-08
AI Adoption
French SMEs' AI adoption hits 47%, but the hidden costs tell the real story
Nearly half of French SMEs have launched AI projects, but a new Bpifrance report reveals hidden costs and failure factors that leaders ignore at their own risk. Success depends more on objectives and business ownership than on technology.
2026-08-07
Digital Sovereignty
France's 2.5 billion euro AI bet: can a state plan keep pace with private labs?
France's national AI strategy commits 2.5 billion euros to train up to 100,000 students per year, capture 15% of the embedded AI market, and support 400 SMEs by 2025. But structural obstacles and fast-moving competition raise doubts about whether those goals remain within reach.
2026-08-05
AI Policy
France's €2.5 billion AI push: 81 labs, 1,000 startups, and a third phase
France has poured €2.5 billion into AI since 2018, creating 81 labs and over 1,000 startups. A third phase launched in February 2025 targets infrastructure, talent, and trustworthy AI.
2026-07-30
Artificial Intelligence
France's grand AI ambition collides with government inertia
France's state-led AI strategy includes a national plan, a new directorate, startup support, and global summit participation. Critics warn bureaucracy could stall the ambition.
2026-07-29
AI Governance
France's AI action summit put governance on the global table
Paris hosted the AI Action Summit from February 6 to 11, 2025, featuring scientific days, a cultural weekend, and an international meeting at the Grand Palais. The event aimed to bolster international action for AI serving the public interest, underscoring France's growing role in shaping global AI governance.
2026-07-29
Artificial Intelligence
France's €360M bet on AI: nine clusters to train the next generation
France allocates €360 million to nine AI clusters under France 2030, aiming to boost training and research. Two new training projects receive €11 million to upskill workers in AI-related fields.
2026-07-28
AI Strategy
France's €2.5B AI plan: more than a budget, a blueprint for sovereignty
France's AI strategy has entered a new phase with €2.5 billion in funding, a record Mistral AI round, and a push to get half of all SMBs using AI by 2027. Here's how the pieces fit together.
2026-07-27
Media + AI Policy
France's state-backed AI gambit for journalism: friend or filter?
France launches a national AI platform for journalists, providing tools for content generation and editorial assistance, as part of a broader state initiative to modernize the media industry, but critics warn the bureaucracies and tech giant competition could stall the project.
2026-07-06