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European Technology Leaders Debate AI Governance and Strategic Autonomy at VivaTech

Executives, researchers and policymakers gathered in Paris are debating how Europe can secure access to advanced artificial intelligence while balancing innovation with concerns over technological dependence and control of critical infrastructure.
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