- The Viva Technology conference in Paris last week was buzzing with talk about how far France has come as a leader in AI.
- A great deal of chatter surrounded French AI firm H, which raised $220 million in a seed funding round from investors including U.S. e-commerce giant Amazon.
- A common theme was the boost France’s AI scene has gotten from U.S. tech firms, with Microsoft and Amazon investing billions into the country.
French President Emmanuel Macron speaks during a meeting with members of the AI sector at the Elysee Presidential Palace in Paris, France, on May 21, 2024.
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PARIS — France is touting itself as the…
