'Europe is kind of waking up': I went to Mistral's summit in Paris and heard a clear message about AI

• I went to Mistral AI’s first-ever summit — it felt like a rallying cry for Europe’s AI ambitions.
• Attendees told me Europe wants more control over its data, infrastructure, and AI.
• “I thought it would be a small gathering, but this is huge,” one attendee told Business Insider.

Despite the enthusiasm, Parker acknowledged the scale of the challenge ahead, saying that Europe still trails the US on AI infrastructure, talent, and investment.

“Europe is kind of waking up to catch up,” Parker said. “It’s good to finally see this is happening.”