Nvidia-Mistral effort to be discussed with Macron today

AinvestWednesday, Jun 11, 2025 5:56 am ET
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Nvidia-Mistral effort to be discussed with Macron today

French President Emmanuel Macron will join Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and Mistral AI CEO Arthur Mensch in a high-profile session at VivaTech 2025 today, June 11, at 5:30 p.m. in the Dôme de Paris. The session, one of the most anticipated events of the four-day tech fair, will explore the collaboration between Nvidia and Mistral AI and its implications for Europe's AI landscape [1].

The session will delve into the potential of AI to drive economic growth and technological sovereignty in Europe. Macron, Huang, and Mensch will discuss the scaling up of investment in AI, evolving regulatory frameworks, and addressing market fragmentation across the continent. This comes at a time when Europe is seeking to assert its position in the global AI race, particularly in the face of intensifying competition from the U.S. and China [2].

Nvidia, a leading manufacturer of graphics processing units (GPUs) used in AI, has seen its top-performing chips subject to export restrictions by the U.S. government. Despite these restrictions, Nvidia has expressed ambitions to expand its presence in the European market. The company's participation at VivaTech 2025 underscores its commitment to Europe and its potential for growth in the region [2].

Mistral AI, a French startup, is a key player in the European AI scene. The company's collaboration with Nvidia highlights the potential for European companies to compete on a global scale. The session will provide insights into how this collaboration can contribute to Europe's digital future and its ability to maintain technological sovereignty [3].

The session is part of a broader theme at VivaTech 2025, which focuses on "The New Frontiers of Innovation." The event will showcase over 2,500 exhibitors and is expected to attract around 150,000 attendees, making it a significant gathering of tech leaders and investors [4].

References:
[1] https://us.aving.net/news/articleView.html?idxno=52407
[2] https://finance.yahoo.com/news/applied-ai-set-dominate-frances-020651989.html
[3] https://exhibitionnews.uk/macron-to-speak-in-conference-panel-at-vivatech/
[4] https://www.france24.com/en/business/20250611-paris-vivatech-fair-spotlight-applied-artificial-intelligence

Nvidia-Mistral effort to be discussed with Macron today