Generative AI Adoption Surges to Nearly Half of French Population by 2026
Nearly half of the French population now uses generative AI, led by younger generations, but skepticism and trust issues remain significant.
Nearly half of the French population now uses generative AI, led by younger generations, but skepticism and trust issues remain significant.
Alpes-de-Haute-Provence leaders discuss strategic future economic growth focusing on AI, energy, sustainable agriculture, and water resource management.
Eight French voice actors have legally challenged US AI companies for unauthorized cloning and commercial use of their voices, demanding removal of cloned models and damages.
French media production is evolving with AI innovations from Squeezie's groundbreaking videos to Adobe's Firefly Foundry enhancing creative workflows.
Bordeaux launches a €3 billion BXIA digital hub project to enhance AI capabilities, digital sovereignty, and create significant employment while emphasizing eco-friendly development.
AI sparks divided views in France, seen as both an economic disruptor and a catalyst for innovation, with experts urging adaptation amid broader economic challenges.
AWS reveals how AI is transforming immersive entertainment with personalized experiences, smarter content creation, and sustainability efforts.
Disney's $1 billion investment in OpenAI's Sora video tool marks a transformative collaboration, enabling licensed use of iconic characters amid concerns over AI's creative impact.
Disney has invested $1 billion in OpenAI, licensing over 200 characters for AI-generated video and image content under a strategic three-year partnership.
France is rapidly advancing AI use in local governance and public services, backed by major infrastructure investments and calls for resource sharing among smaller communes.
French company Mack One France advances VR-powered attractions for Europa-Park while South Korea's Galaxy Corporation projects AI-driven robot idols' debut in five years, marking a new era in virtual entertainment.
France and Germany partner with SAP and Mistral to create an AI-driven ERP system for public administrations, targeting deployment by 2030 under European digital sovereignty goals.
The Cour des comptes praises France's AI research progress but warns of funding shortfalls and slow implementation of key reforms in its 2025 strategy assessment.
Bruno Le Maire calls for unified European investment and innovation in AI to compete globally and address economic fragmentation.
The IMF projects slower global growth through 2026 amid challenges, while AI adoption offers potential long-term economic benefits despite short-term hurdles.
OpenAI's Sora 2 platform offers hyper-realistic AI-generated deepfake videos using personal likenesses but raises significant ethical and legal concerns about misuse and misinformation.
France adopts existing structures for AI governance under the EU AI Act.
Warner Bros. leads the charge as the entertainment industry pushes back against AI technologies.