Viva Technology

#VivaTech 2024 set new records! 💪 🚀 165,000 visitors at Porte de Versailles (+10% vs 2023) 🚀 2 billion reached on social media (2x more than 2023) 🚀 13,500 startups (+20% vs 2023) 🚀 400+ speakers including Elon Musk, the Williams sisters... We share the success of this 8th edition with our major partners and thank each one for their unwavering support, along with everyone who made it happen ✨ 📆 Mark your calendars for June 11-14, 2025, as we return for another awe-inspiring edition. Until then, ⚡️IN TECH WE TRUST⚡️

🤖 Will AI reveal our best selves—or expose our worst instincts? At #VivaTech, The New York Times Debate tackled one of the most urgent questions of our time, and it’s more relevant than ever: 💡 Can AI strengthen democracies or deepen divides? 💡 How do we balance its potential with the dangers of disinformation? 💡 Will it help us adapt—or force us to confront what we fear most about ourselves? On stage, thought leaders including Sneha Revanur, Founder & President at Encode, Asmita Dubey, Chief Digital & Marketing Officer at L'Oréal, Gina Neff, Ph.D., Executive Director at Minderoo Centre for Technology and Democracy, exchanged powerful ideas. The conversation started at VivaTech, but it’s a question we’re still grappling with: What kind of future are we building with AI—and what does it say about us? 🤔 Let us know your take in the comments.

The countdown to 2025 has begun! 🎉 We asked #VivaTech attendees to share their top moments from 2024, and they delivered—from big ideas to game-changing connections! Ready for our even bigger, bolder 9th edition?

❄️ This winter holiday, what’s your mode of transport? As we explore the future of mobility at #VivaTech, we’re curious to see how you’re getting around! 🚗✈️🚝

Your #WeeklyTechNews delivered! 📰 💻 With a €750M investment, the EU is setting up AI-optimized supercomputers across 7 sites in Europe to strengthen its AI capabilities and reduce reliance on U.S. Big Tech. 🚖 Waymo is taking its first step outside the U.S. by launching self-driving taxis in Japan in 2025. By partnering with Tokyo’s largest taxi company, Waymo is intensifying the competition in the expanding autonomous vehicle market, where Tesla currently operates. 🚗 Apple is reportedly partnering with Broadcom to develop its AI server chip, aiming to reduce dependence on NVIDIA’s processors. Mass production is expected by 2026, utilizing advanced manufacturing technology from Taiwan Semiconductor. 🧬 French deep-tech startup Biomemory has raised €17M to build a molecular data storage solution. By using DNA, the startup plans to offer a more energy-efficient and durable alternative to traditional data centers. 🌍 The EU has signed a €10.6B deal to launch 300 satellites by 2030, as part of its Iris² program. This initiative will boost digital sovereignty and provide governments with secure communications, directly challenging Musk’s Starlink. #VivaTech 📸 Smith Collection/Gado/iLikeWallpaper/AdobeStock

AI + Human Expertise: The Future of Investing? 🤖💡 We sat down with Clément Aglietta, CEO and Co-founder at Edda, to explore the powerful intersection of AI and investing. Discover his thoughts on the crucial role of human intuition in investment decisions, leading a team as a CEO, and how AI is disrupting the investment landscape 💸 #ExpertInsights #VivaTech #Investing #AI

#VivaTech around the world! 🌏 Our Chief Ecosystem Officer, Olivia Hervy and our Head of Investor Relations * Network Operations, Antoine Silva, took VivaTech to Shanghai and Tokyo, deepening connections and strengthening partnerships across these two dynamic tech hubs! From driving startup innovation to connecting with leading investors, we’re staying true to our mission of connecting global tech ecosystems. Here’s a quick recap: 1️⃣ Stop: French Innovation Night in Shanghai 🇨🇳 Partnering with S-Tron China (S创中国), we connected over 150 global innovators and startups to celebrate Sino-French innovation at Design Innovation Institute Shanghai. 2️⃣ Stop: VC Breakfast in Tokyo 🇯🇵 With JAFCO and Headline - Asia, we started the day with coffee, croissants, and thought-provoking conversations at Tokyo Venture Capital Hub with some of Tokyo’s top venture capitalists. 3️⃣ Stop: Startup Community Event in Tokyo 🇯🇵 We had the pleasure of reconnecting with SusHi Tech Tokyo 2025 on May 8-10 to discuss our exciting joint projects in 2025, at Tokyo Innovation Base. Big things are on the horizon for next year as we keep building bridges across international tech communities 🚀

🤯 What if problems that take YEARS to solve could be done in MINUTES? By combining the power of quantum computing with artificial intelligence, this tech is set to change the game in everything from healthcare to education. What does this mean for your startup? Think smarter farming, better cybersecurity, solutions for climate change, and personalized education—all made possible by Quantum AI. Dive into our article for the full rundown! 👇 https://lnkd.in/emfjTVma

What if AI isn’t the job killer many fear it to be? 🤖 Eric Schmidt, Former CEO & Chairman at Google, challenged this idea at #VivaTech 2024, arguing that AI will actually create more jobs. His reasoning? A global decline in reproduction rates means fewer people to fill positions, and AI could step in to solve this gap. But not everyone agrees. Some believe AI will still eliminate more jobs than it creates, especially in sectors vulnerable to automation.

Your #WeeklyTechNews roundup is here! 👇📰 🤖 OpenAI has introduced Sora, a tool that turns text into 1080p videos of up to 20 seconds. Available to ChatGPT Pro users, it allows for animating images, remixing clips, and generating storyboards. Google’s recent launch of a similar tool has increased competition in the field of AI video. ⚓ Marseille-based Syroco raised €7.5M in Series A funding to develop its AI platform that optimizes ship routes in real-time, cutting fuel use and emissions. The funding will expand R&D and global operations for greener logistics. 💳 Vipps MobilePay now offers the first alternative to Apple Pay on iPhone. Users in Norway can tap their phones to pay in stores. This follows a recent EU agreement, with expansion plans worldwide by summer 2025. 📱TikTok is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to delay a law requiring ByteDance to divest the app by January 19, 2025. The company warns it would hurt millions of U.S. users and businesses. 🚀 Palantir Technologies and Anduril Industries are joining forces to improve AI training for defense. This partnership will focus on enhancing AI systems for tasks like surveillance and data analysis. #AI #FrenchTech #Tech #Startups #MobilePay #OpenAI #TikTok #DefenseTech 📸: AdobeStock/Visuals/OpenAI