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June 24, 2024 06:00 pm
Original Link: https://news.slashdot.org/story/24/06/24/1723213/head-of-pariss-top-tech-university-says-secret-to-frances-ai-boom-is-focus-on-humanities?utm_source=r
Head of Paris's Top Tech University Says Secret To France's AI Boom Is Focus on Humanities
French universities are becoming hotbeds for AI innovation, attracting investors seeking the next tech breakthrough. Ecole Polytechnique, a 230-year-old institution near Paris, stands out with 57% of France's AI startup founders among its alumni, according to Dealroom data analyzed by Accel. The school's approach combines STEM education with humanities and military training, producing well-rounded entrepreneurs. "AI is now instilling every discipline the same way mathematics did years ago," said Dominique Rossin, the school's provost. "We really push our students out of their comfort zone and encourage them to try new subjects and discover new areas in science," he added. France leads Europe in AI startup funding, securing $2.3 billion and outpacing the UK and Germany, according to Dealroom.Read more of this story at Slashdot.
Original Link: https://news.slashdot.org/story/24/06/24/1723213/head-of-pariss-top-tech-university-says-secret-to-frances-ai-boom-is-focus-on-humanities?utm_source=r
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