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Macron Unveils $112B AI Investment Package – France’s Answer to US’ Stargate

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Acknowledges AI’s Benefits May Not Be Equally Shared

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Mcdonald Odijie
February 10, 2025

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Macron Unveils $112B AI Investment Package – France’s Answer to US’ Stargate

French President Emmanuel Macron has announced a $112 billion investment package aimed at advancing France’s artificial intelligence sector, positioning the country as a major AI player power on the global stage. This initiative is seen as a direct response to the United States’ Stargate AI program, reinforcing Europe’s ambitions to compete in AI development and innovation.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Acknowledges AI’s Benefits May Not Be Equally Shared

Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, has admitted that the benefits of AI advancements may not be widely or evenly distributed, raising concerns about AI’s  impact on wealth concentration, job displacement, and access to technology. His comments come amid growing debates on how AI-driven innovation will shape economies and societies.

DeepSeek’s R1 Reportedly More Vulnerable to Jailbreaking Than Other AI Models

Recent reports suggest that DeepSeek’s R1 AI model may be more susceptible to jailbreaking than its competitors, raising concerns about security, misuse, and content safety. Jailbreaking, a method used to bypass AI safety restrictions, could allow users to manipulate the model into generating harmful, biased, or restricted content.

Investments in French AI Ecosystem Reach $85B as Brookfield Commits $20B

France’s AI sector continues to gain momentum, with total investments now reaching $85 billion, following a major $20 billion commitment from Brookfield. This surge in funding reinforces France’s ambition to become a leading player in AI innovation, competing with global tech powerhouses like the US and China.

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