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The Economic Times
The Economic Times
Technology

France's Macron announces €1.5 billion for quantum computing, advanced microchips

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Friday that the government will invest an additional €1 billion ($1.16 billion) in its quantum strategy and €550 million to support the microelectronics sector, as global powers race to be first to leverage emerging technology.

"I'll say it ‌out loud. We ⁠have ⁠the means to be the winners of this race," Macron said while announcing the funding.

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