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Sam Altman Names Macron Most Impressive World Leader on AI

In an exclusive interview with Decoded by POLITICO, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman named French President Emmanuel Macron as the world leader who most impresses him on AI, calling him "extremely thoughtful" about the technology's direction. Macron, barred from a third term, leaves office after France's April 2027 election, where far-right leader Marine Le Pen currently leads the polls. Le Pen's National Rally favors AI deregulation, less reliance on foreign tech firms, and possibly a sovereign wealth fund for French AI champions like Mistral.

Source: Sam Altman Names Macron Most Impressive World Leader on AI — Politico Europe

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