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AI is becoming central to modern defense strategy. Arthur Mensch argues that without AI, military systems risk becoming obsolete, underscoring how critical the technology is for security and sovereignty. The implication is clear. Control over AI is no longer just economic, it is strategic. https://t.co/Vdrpgwmspn @arthurmensch @MistralAI @laurenscerulus @POLITICOEurope
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