DUBLIN, Nov. 13 (Xinhua) -- French President Emmanuel Macron said Friday that he and Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten will host a meeting of European technology leaders in Paris on Dec. 2 to strengthen cooperation and boost Europe's technological independence.
In a post on social media platform X following an informal European Council meeting in Dublin, Macron said the gathering, known as "Tech Creators," would bring together executives developing technologies considered important for Europe's future.
"Our independence cannot be outsourced. It must be built here, in Europe," Macron wrote, stressing that Europe has the talent, energy and technology needed to compete in artificial intelligence (AI).
He called for greater investment, faster decision-making and closer cooperation among European countries to support the development of the AI industry.
Macron also said that European AI companies should have access to computing power, capital and customers within Europe, calling for major contracts to help them expand.
Arthur Mensch, co-founder and CEO of French AI company Mistral AI, attended Friday's meeting in Dublin, where EU leaders discussed ways to strengthen Europe's competitiveness and independence in AI.
The meeting also addressed the wider impact of AI on society, security and public trust. ■