Mistral's CEO: Europe has 2 years to stop becoming America's AI 'vassal state'

Mistral CEO Arthur Mensch warned that Europe has only two years to build independent AI infrastructure before becoming permanently dependent on American tech giants, risking becoming a "vassal state" for digital services. He emphasized that control over chips, energy, and computing capacity will determine the AI race winner, noting that the US is investing a trillion dollars while Europe's fragmented regulations and capital markets hinder startup scaling. Mensch stated that once American players monopolize AI supply chains, Europe will lose sovereignty over its digital future.