Altman praises Macron on AI

OpenAI chief Sam Altman named French President Emmanuel Macron as the world leader who has impressed him most with their approach to artificial intelligence policy.

“The person that came to mind as you were saying that is the French president”

Macron's thoughtful approach

Altman said Macron is extremely thoughtful and has been for a long time about where artificial intelligence is going and what the shape of it needs to look like.

“I think [Macron] is extremely thoughtful and has been for a long time about where this is going and what the shape of it needs to look like”

Macron leaves office in April

After two terms as president, Emmanuel Macron is barred from running in the next election in April 2027, months away from leaving office.

Le Pen favors AI deregulation

Far-right candidate Marine Le Pen, leading in polls, is advocating deregulation on AI and wants France less dependent on foreign tech companies like OpenAI.

Le Pen's tech investment plans

Le Pen's National Rally party is considering reviving a proposal for a sovereign wealth fund to channel money toward French tech leaders such as OVH or Mistral.

Macron hosts AI safety forum

Next month Emmanuel Macron will host the annual Paris Peace Forum to focus on AI safety and the risks technology poses to children and teenagers.