France’s AI hopes collide with French love of regulating tech
France is a country that prides itself on its technological prowess and its ambition to become a leader in artificial intelligence (AI). But it is also a country that has a strong tradition of regulating the digital sector, often clashing with the U.S. and other global players over issues such as data privacy, taxation, and competition. This tension between France’s AI hopes and its love of regulating tech is becoming…