The leaders heard from Mensch and Nobel-prize winner Geoffrey Hinton, widely known as one of the "godfathers" of AI, as they discussed how Europe can balance its AI ambitions with its desire to protect citizens from the growing risks posed by the technology.
The EU must "act now" to ensure Europe stays in the AI race with the United States and China, French AI firm Mistral's chief executive Arthur Mensch told a summit of the bloc's leaders on Friday.
The leaders heard from Mensch and Nobel-prize winner Geoffrey Hinton, widely known as one of the "godfathers" of AI, as they discussed how Europe can balance its AI ambitions with its desire to protect citizens from the growing risks posed by the technology.
"Europe has all the technology and the talent to lead the AI race," Mensch, whose company is considered Europe's leading AI model developer, told the leaders, according to comments shared with AFP.
"What it needs now is speed, financing and a strong coordination between member states."
He said the decisions taken over the next two years would shape the industry for the next decade.
"That is why we call on European leaders to act now. For now, the choice is still ours," he said.
