France4 min read
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