Mistral AI's CEO says Europe has 2 years to stop becoming America's AI 'vassal state'

Mistral AI CEO Arthur Mensch warned during a hearing at France's National Assembly that Europe has two years to build its own AI infrastructure or risk permanent dependence on American technology companies.

The CEO emphasized that the window for building independent capabilities is approximately two years, after which American dominance would become entrenched.

Critics have noted a gap between regulatory ambition and investment in computing infrastructure. Mensch's remarks highlight the tension between Europe's desire for technological sovereignty and its current reliance on US cloud platforms and hardware.