Source: Le Monde

Le Monde reports on French President Emmanuel Macron’s appeal for unified European action to attract more artificial intelligence projects and investments to the EU. Macron emphasized the need for the European Union to become a global leader in AI development while maintaining strong ethical and regulatory standards.

Macron’s proposal includes increased funding for AI research, tax incentives for AI startups, and harmonized regulations across member states to facilitate cross-border collaboration. He highlighted concerns over AI brain drain, warning that Europe risks falling behind the US and China without aggressive investments and regulatory reforms.

Legal experts note that Macron’s vision would require careful balancing between promoting innovation and ensuring data protection, ethical AI development, and consumer safety. There is also debate over how to reconcile varying AI regulations across the EU while fostering a unified strategy for growth.