Jean-Noël Barrot shared with us his vision of AI in France during the 1st European Conference on AI at Station F, his thoughts on the future of AI in France, the revolutionary announcements and the keys to collaboration between government and the private sector.
Meeting with Jean-Noël Barrot
During the conference, Jean-Noël Barrot expressed the crucial importance of recent announcements for the future of artificial intelligence in France. He stressed that The use of computing power in the service of AI, financed by private funds in Europe, represented a decisive moment in the country's history. According to him, this is the first time that such an initiative has seen the light of day, with a foundation that embodies the vision of an open and interoperable AI.
A vision of generative AI
The former minister also mentioned the creation of a place where French talents can contribute to the revolution of generative artificial intelligence. This ambitious initiative is made possible thanks to the commitment of personalities such as Xavier Niel, Rodolphe Saadé and Eric Schmidt, who have chosen to reinvest part of their success in the development of AI in France. Jean-Noël Barrot expressed his satisfaction and gratitude towards these visionary entrepreneurs.
Government and AI
Asked about the government's role in this technological revolution, the former minister highlighted the actions undertaken over the last five years. Under the leadership of the President of the Republic and Bruno Le Maire, significant investments have been made in the development of AI talent. Hundreds of millions of euros have been spent on creating two AI research and training centres in France. Jean-Noël Barrot also mentioned the strengthening of the Jean-Zay supercomputer, demonstrating the government's commitment to providing France with the technological infrastructure necessary for the development of AI. In addition, he mentioned the creation of training games for models from the French language and culture.
Private Sector Mobilization: A Fundamental New
The former minister stressed that despite the government's efforts, the development of AI cannot be achieved alone. He welcomed the mobilization of the private sector, which is now taking shape as fundamental news for the future of France in the field of AI. Jean-Noël Barrot invited all the great captains of industry to follow the example of committed entrepreneurs and contribute to the battle of AI.
In conclusion, the interview with Jean-Noël Barrot highlights the importance of collaboration between the private sector and the government to propel France to the forefront of artificial intelligence. With massive investments and a bold vision, France is preparing to play a major role in the technological revolution of AI.
