AI Under Trump's Control: Can France Still Avoid Digital Dependency?
Summary
The piece portrays a scenario where the US uses AI control as a geopolitical lever, potentially blocking non-US users from leading AI models. It argues that the real issue is AI sovereignty and the dependency of France and Europe on American AI and hardware, highlighting Europe as a regulator rather than a producer. It notes new French investments and moves like DGSI dropping Palantir, and questions whether Europe can build a self reliant AI ecosystem.