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Macron Seeks Way Around Trump’s Ban on Anthropic’s AI Models

French President Emmanuel Macron engaged in discussions with G7 leaders and tech executives to find ways to provide European access to advanced AI models following the U.S. restriction on foreign access to such technologies. Macron met with Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman in Evian, France, and is considering bilateral meetings with executives from Meta Platforms Inc. and OpenAI.

June 17, 2026 at 12:27 PM UTC

Updated on June 17, 2026 at 4:59 PM UTC

French President Emmanuel Macron led talks with Group of Seven leaders and tech executives to explore how to deploy the most advanced artificial intelligence models through so-called trusted partners, after the US blocked foreign nationals from accessing the technology.

Macron, who met with tech CEOs including Anthropic PBC ’s Dario Amodei and OpenAI’s Sam Altman Wednesday in Evian, France, planned to push for European access to leading-edge models, according to a diplomat familiar with his thinking. The French leader has discussed options with Amodei and plans bilaterial meetings with executives from Meta Platforms Inc. and OpenAI .

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Bloomberg NewsParty-aligned🔒Center4 days ago
Macron Seeks Way Around Trump’s Ban on Anthropic’s AI Models

French President Emmanuel Macron engaged in discussions with G7 leaders and tech executives to find ways to provide European access to advanced AI models following the U.S. restriction on foreign access to such technologies. Macron met with Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman in Evian, France, and is considering bilateral meetings with executives from Meta Platforms Inc. and OpenAI.

Bias read (Center): The article presents factual information without overtly favoring any political side. It reports on diplomatic efforts by Macron to address restrictions on AI access without using biased language or selectively emphasizing one perspective over another.

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  • government French President Emmanuel Macron
  • organisation Dario Amodei (Anthropic)
  • organisation Sam Altman (OpenAI)
The New York Times (World)Independent🔒Center4 days ago
Tech C.E.O.s to Discuss A.I. With G7 Leaders

Tech executives from Anthropic, OpenAI, and Mistral are set to attend a lunch meeting with G7 leaders.

Bias read (Center): The article reports on an event involving technology executives and world leaders without taking a stance or using biased language. It simply states the fact that these individuals will attend a meeting, without emphasizing any particular viewpoint or outcome.

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  • governmentFrench President Emmanuel Macron
  • organisationDario Amodei (Anthropic)
  • organisationSam Altman (OpenAI)