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February 11, 2025

‘It’s a wake up call’: Will France’s AI Action Summit change the game for Europe?

The AI Action Summit held in Paris this week saw European leaders strike a different tone when it comes to regulating new technologies


AI Action Summit. Philémon Henry/MEAE

As the AI Action Summit in Paris draws to a close, it’s clear the last two days have been about   Europe pitching itself less as the regulator of the technology and more as a vocal supporter of growth in the sector.

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Daphné Leprince-Ringuet

Daphné Leprince-Ringuet is a senior reporter for Sifted, based in Paris. She covers French tech and writes Sifted's AI and Deeptech newsletter . You can find her on X and LinkedIn

Martin Coulter

Martin Coulter is Sifted's news editor, based in London. You can follow him on LinkedIn and X

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