Coverage dated October 7, 2026

Huge companies have dominated AI. Two startups with an entirely different approach think they can do better

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By Hadas Gold, CNN (CNN) — Among the AI heavyweights, Europe has long been missing a contender. The US has produced OpenAI, Google, Anthropic, Meta and SpaceXAI; while China has a whole host of AI labs. Now, one French startup is trying to best them all – and at a lower price.

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    By Hadas Gold, CNN (CNN) — Among the AI heavyweights, Europe has long been missing a contender. The US has produced OpenAI, Google, Anthropic, Meta and SpaceXAI; while China has a whole host of AI labs. Now, one French startup is trying to best them all – and at a lower price.

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