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France’s AI Industry Growth Spotlighted During VivaTech Conference
France’s AI Industry Growth Spotlighted During VivaTech Conference
May 31, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

France is reportedly positioning itself as a global leader in artificial intelligence (AI), with significant support from U.S. tech giants. The recent Viva Technology conference...

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Mistral AI Targets US Market With Open-Source Models
Mistral AI Targets US Market With Open-Source Models
May 28, 2024  |  Artificial Intelligence

France’s Mistral AI, a European developer of generative artificial intelligence tools, has reportedly set its sights on the U.S. market. The startup hired Marjorie Janiewicz,...

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Could France Lead the EU’s Digital Comeback?  
Could France Lead the EU’s Digital Comeback?  
May 27, 2024  |  Fintech Investments

After starting the year at a five-year low, France may be in a position to lead venture investment in the EU out of the dark...

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Mistral AI Names Marjorie Janiewicz as US General Manager
Mistral AI Names Marjorie Janiewicz as US General Manager
May 14, 2024  |  Personnel

French artificial intelligence firm Mistral AI has named a new general manager for the U.S. Appointed last month, Marjorie Janiewicz will be responsible for bolstering the company’s go-to-market presence...

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Microsoft Earmarks $4.3 Billion for AI/Cloud Projects in France
Microsoft Earmarks $4.3 Billion for AI/Cloud Projects in France
May 13, 2024  |  Technology

Microsoft says it is investing $4.3 billion toward tech projects in France. The spending package will focus on cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure, “AI skilling, and French...

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Amazon Plans to Invest $1.29 Billion in French Tech Projects
Amazon Plans to Invest $1.29 Billion in French Tech Projects
May 12, 2024  |  Amazon

Amazon is reportedly set to invest nearly $1.3 billion on tech projects in France. The eCommerce giant is one of several global companies poised to...

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Leonteq Says It’s Not Aware of French Regulators Reporting Irregularities
Leonteq Says It’s Not Aware of French Regulators Reporting Irregularities
March 06, 2024  |  Regulation

Swiss-listed investment services company Leonteq said Wednesday (March 6) it was unaware that French regulators told prosecutors of possible irregularities at the firm.  The firm told...

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Netflix/Carrefour Collaboration Targets Cost-Conscious Consumers
Netflix/Carrefour Collaboration Targets Cost-Conscious Consumers
January 16, 2024  |  Subscriptions

Netflix is teaming with French grocery chain Carrefour to offer low-cost subscriptions. The streaming service announced late Monday (Jan. 15) that it was offering customers in the French...

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French Tech Firm Atos Names Ex-Sprint Nextel Exec Paul Saleh as CEO
French Tech Firm Atos Names Ex-Sprint Nextel Exec Paul Saleh as CEO
January 15, 2024  |  Personnel

Atos’ CEO resigned following a disagreement over governance of the French tech firm. Yves Bernaert is leaving the company after “an intense period of transformation...

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