France bids to host NATO AI centre in Rennes by 2027

France is pushing to host a NATO AI Centre of Excellence in Rennes, backed by Germany and the UK, with plans to open in 2027, though NATO has not formally approved it. Poland is also competing; the centre would shape NATO AI doctrine and standards.

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