La VassAIisation de l'Europe

The video expresses concern about Europe's potential vassalization to the United States and China due to their dominance in Artificial Intelligence (AI). The speaker argues that AI will become indispensable for businesses, leading to increased performance and competitiveness. Companies that do not leverage AI will fall behind, akin to a feudal system where some become subservient. This dependency is illustrated with the example of aeronautical engineering, where AI is crucial for faster, cheaper, and better aircraft development. The speaker posits that if Europe fails to develop its own AI capabilities, it will be forced to rely on AI engines provided by US tech giants. These giants, it is argued, will not offer their most advanced AI to potential competitors like Airbus, potentially providing inferior or biased versions to hinder their progress. This raises the question of whether European companies can survive without access to European AI solutions. While individuals can currently access AI for free and professionals find prices affordable, the speaker highlights the massive investments being made in AI by US companies like OpenAI, which are incurring substantial losses. This is framed as a strategic gamble, with investors betting that widespread AI adoption will create an insurmountable dependency, allowing companies to drastically increase prices later. The speaker draws a parallel to Microsoft's software dominance, where businesses are compelled to pay increasing prices due to the difficulty of switching. The speaker questions if Europe will wait decades to become independent from US AI, just as it has taken a long time to reduce reliance on Microsoft. The video then shifts to the military implications of AI. The increasing importance of drones in modern warfare is emphasized, noting their potential to be AI-piloted or operated by a single human controlling multiple drones. Scenarios are presented where swarms of AI-driven drones, acting like an insect colony, could attack military targets without endangering the aggressor's soldiers. Furthermore, AI could enable the targeting of individuals, such as military leaders or key personnel, by exploiting their digital footprints. This could lead to the disorganization of a nation's defense capabilities, even if the country is otherwise well-armed. The speaker notes a recent event where soldiers surrendered to drones, seeing it as a weak signal of a potential future where military dominance is achieved without direct troop deployment. The speaker identifies three emerging supremacies: operational, economic, and military, all driven by AI. The video concludes with a call to action for European businesses and legislators. Businesses are urged to invest in European AI solutions like Mistral and CTA, even if they require further development, rather than paying for inferior foreign technology. Legislators are implored to create laws that foster the growth of European AI giants, rather than stifling them. The speaker acknowledges the broader concerns surrounding AI, such as job displacement and intellectual property, but stresses the urgency of acting now in what is described as an ongoing "war." The video ends with a quote from Vladimir Putin: "He who masters AI will master the world."