Jun 17, 2025
The 5 AI Highlights That Shaped VivaTech 2025
RΓ©digΓ© par Naomie Halioua
π€ Mistral AI and Nvidia Launch the First European Sovereign AI Cloud

An exciting Franco-American strategic alliance is making waves with the launch of the first French sovereign AI cloud, powered by Mistral AI and equipped with the latest Nvidia Blackwell superchips. This initiative marks a crucial step towards European tech independence in AI.
First sovereign AI cloud guaranteeing technological independence for French businesses
Mistral AI is now valued at $6 billion
18,000 Blackwell superchips exclusively dedicated to the French project
π Tesla Officially Unveils the Cybercab in Europe at VivaTech

Elon Musk reinforces his commitment to the European market with the first official presentation of the Tesla Cybercab on the continent. This exclusive demonstration at VivaTech highlights Teslaβs strategic expansion in European autonomous mobility and the opening of the continental market to robotaxis.
First European presentation of the Cybercab exclusively at VivaTech 2025
Robotaxis produced at 10,000 units/year
5 target countries for the European launch
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π° 1 Billion Euros Mobilized to Boost French FTech

Ten major French groups are coming together to mobilize 1 billion euros aimed at accelerating the growth of French startups and the digital transformation of businesses. This significant initiative seeks to double the public and private purchases from startups by 2027, with over 600 startups already onboard.
1 billion euros mobilized by 10 major groups to support French startups
600+ startups engaged with 12,000 qualified connections already made
Goal for 2027: Double public and private purchases from the French startup ecosystem
π€ The Unitree Humanoid Robot Wows at Its First French Demonstration

Consumer robotics enters a new era with the first major public demonstration in France of the Unitree humanoid robot, distributed by French company Innov8 Power. This spectacular presentation captivated visitors and heralds a new age of human-machine interaction.
First major public demonstration of the Unitree robot in France
Starting at $16,000 (~β¬15,000) for the basic G1 model
Distribution by French company Innov8 Power for the French market
π§ Habs, the "French Neuralink," Revolutionizes Neuro-Interpretation

French startup Habs showcases a groundbreaking 100% non-invasive neuro-interpretation technology that decodes brain activity without surgery using frontal sensors. This French alternative to brain implants made waves at VivaTech with successful macaron-tasting demos.
About 12 distinct emotions detected
Revolutionary 100% non-invasive technology for reading brain activity sans surgery
Frontal sensors capable of decoding brain activity with remarkable precision
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π‘ What do you think about these developments? Opportunities for businesses or an impending AI takeover of our interactions?
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