Investors will pump 109 billion euros into artificial intelligence (AI) projects in France in the coming years, President Emmanuel Macron said Sunday ahead of a two-day global summit on the technology in Paris, France 24 reports.
He described the investment as “the equivalent for France of what the US has announced with ‘Stargate’,” referring to OpenAI’s $500-billion programme.
To promote the summit, Macron posted a series of AI-generated fake videos featuring himself in various roles.
In one scene, Macron dances to a 1980s hit song “Voyage Voyage” by French singer Desireless.
In another, he is inserted in a spy comedy film about the exploits of a French secret agent played by Jean Dujardin.
In a third, he sings a rap song and shows off his moves, channelling French performer Nekfeu.
“Nicely done,” the real Macron, who sported a suit and tie, said in the video.
