Mistral AI's CEO says Europe has 2 years to stop becoming America's AI 'vassal state'

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Mistral's CEO warned Europe is running out of time to avoid AI dependence on the US.

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  • Mistral CEO said Europe has 2 years to avoid dependence on US AI infrastructure giants.
  • Arthur Mensch warned AI dominance will hinge on control of chips, energy, and compute capacity.
  • Europe risks becoming an AI "vassal state," Mensch told French lawmakers.

Two years.

That's the

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Arizona students boo former Google CEO Eric Schmidt as he talks about AI during graduation speech

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Eric Schmidt gave the commencement address at the University of Arizona on Friday.

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  • Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt gave the University of Arizona's commencement address this year.
  • Students booed while Schmidt discussed AI and automation.
  • AI has transformed the global workforce, impacting entry-level jobs.

Boos rang out during the University of Arizona's graduation

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I spent 28 years climbing the ranks at The Cheesecake Factory, from line cook to senior VP, by asking my bosses these 3 questions

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The Cheesecake Factory.

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  • Jay Hinson shares career growth tips from his 28-year journey at The Cheesecake Factory.
  • Curiosity and adaptability were key to Jay Hinson's rise in restaurant kitchen operations.
  • Jay Hinson emphasizes the impact of asking questions and seeking feedback for career advancement.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Jay Hinson, the senior

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My husband and I took our first solo vacation. It was romantic, but I missed my son.

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The author and her husband went on a solo trip and she missed her son.

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  • My husband and I took our second trip ever without my son.
  • We realized how much we genuinely enjoy spending time as a family.
  • The trip also reminded us to prioritize our marriage more intentionally.

For our fourth wedding anniversary, my husband and I went back to our honeymoon destination, St. Augustine

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Job postings for this tech role have grown more than 700% in the last year

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Forward-deployed engineers might be one of the hottest new tech jobs.

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  • Forward-deployed engineers are one of tech's buzziest jobs.
  • FDEs help companies integrate AI and build AI tools.
  • Salaries can range from $170,000 to over $200,000, according to Indeed data.

Not all tech jobs are disappearing.

Despite the wave of layoffs that have battered the tech industry, there's one

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