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February 23, 2026
Deepfakes, bias and cyber attacks: How European startups are facing up to major AI risks
Much of the buzz around AI safety is currently framed by US tech giants. How are European startups approaching the topic?
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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

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