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13/03/2024 - Creation of the French Defense Artificial Intelligence Agency (AMIAD)

argument: Normativa/Regulations - International Law

AMIAD aims to bolster the French armed forces' autonomy in data processing and strategic analysis through AI, with significant investments in technology and human resources to advance military capabilities.


Based on the information from the Research Professional News article dated March 13, 2024, and reporting from France, the article titled "France Announces R&D Agency for Military AI" discusses France's strategic advancements in military technology through the creation of a new research and development agency dedicated to military artificial intelligence. The agency, named the Ministerial Agency for Defence AI (Amiad), is a significant step by the French government to enhance its defense capabilities using AI technologies. According to the article, the agency will be supported by an annual funding of approximately €300 million, with a total of €2 billion allocated from 2024 to 2030 for defense AI initiatives. This move by France underlines the increasing integration of AI in defense strategies globally and aims to position France as a leader in military AI technology. The agency will include around 300 technical and research staff along with a dedicated supercomputer to foster innovation in military AI applications.