French President Calls Emergency Defence Council to Address AI Security Risks
President Emmanuel Macron has summoned an extraordinary defence and security council to discuss the strategic and safety challenges posed by artificial intelligence.
On Wednesday, President Emmanuel Macron convened a special defence and security council focused on artificial intelligence, according to a statement from the Élysée. The council will examine security implications of AI technologies for both government bodies and private companies, seeking to define a national safety framework. Participants are expected to identify key priorities for France and the European Union, emphasizing AI's status as a strategic domain comparable to space and nuclear fields.
The session was scheduled long in advance and is unrelated to the recent wave of cyber-attacks targeting large retail chains. Further details on the council's conclusions are to be released later.
Why it matters
AI is becoming a core national security issue, and France is shaping policy to protect its sovereignty and European interests.
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