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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman will attend the G7 summit in France, where AI will be a key focus. President Macron aims to attract global tech leadership to boost France’s AI ambitions. Altman’s priorities include youth safety and discussing frontier AI risks like cyber and bio threats. The summit is expected to result in voluntary commitments from tech firms.

SoftBank’s €75 billion AI infrastructure investment in France highlights the nation’s growing tech hub status. However, these data centers’ significant energy needs strain Europe’s grids. France’s nuclear power reliance offers a strategic advantage amid high industrial electricity prices. While SMRs show promise for data center power, widespread adoption faces challenges due to their developmental stage and lack of operational units outside China and Russia.

Alibaba co-founder Jack Ma was spotted enjoying the Mediterranean sunshine on a superyacht in Saint-Tropez, France, looking relaxed and capturing the scenery. This follows a recent sighting of him in Belgium, engrossed in his smartphone. These appearances suggest Ma is embracing a life of leisure and exploring diverse global locations.