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Macron wants to boost AI, calls for 'smart' rules that don't impede tech growth

French President Emmanuel Macron discusses with exhibitorsas he visits the Vivatech exhibition in Paris, Wednesday, June 14, 2023. © Yoan Valat, AP

French President Emmanuel Macron called Wednesday for boosting the development of artificial intelligence in Europe while putting in place “smart” regulations that don’t impede tech companies' growth.

Macron, who visited Europe’s biggest startup and tech event Vivatech, said “we’re too far behind in terms of innovation and we’re regulating too slowly.” He said France and the EU are lagging behind UK and the world's biggest players, the US and China.

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