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  "id": 7816415,
  "title": "Calls to slow down AI development serve the interests of US AI leaders, says French finance minister",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/calls-to-slow-down-ai-development-serve-the-interests-of-us-ai",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-09-16T15:21:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Channel News Asia",
    "slug": "channel-news-asia",
    "url": "https://www.channelnewsasia.com/business/calls-slow-down-ai-development-serve-interests-us-ai-leaders-says-french-finance-minister-6389686"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Paris, September 16 - French Finance Minister Roland Lescure stated on Wednesday that calls for slowing down artificial intelligence (AI) development are in the best interests of U.S. AI leaders. Lescure emphasized that France and Europe must accelerate their AI efforts to take control of risks associated with the technology. He observed that those advocating for slower development are likely concerned with maintaining their position at the forefront of AI advancements, slowing down others to preserve their lead. Lescure called for increased efforts from France and Europe to become leaders in AI and effectively manage its risks.",
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        "title": "Calls to slow down AI development serve the interests of US AI leaders, says French finance minister",
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        "outlet": "Economic Times Tech",
        "title": "Calls to slow down AI development serve the interests of US AI leaders, says French finance minister",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/calls-to-slow-down-ai-development-serve-the-interests-of-us-ai-7819223",
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        "outlet": "Investing.com",
        "title": "Calls to slow AI benefit US sector leaders, says French finance minister",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/calls-to-slow-ai-benefit-us-sector-leaders-says-french-finance-7826334",
        "published": "2026-09-16T16:37:14.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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