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To compete in AI requires energy and data access, Mistral tells EU's Ribera

By Jean Comte and Lewis Crofts ( February 27, 2026, 17:43 GMT | Insight) -- Access to "sufficient electricity" and "quality data" are key for effective competition in artificial intelligence, the CEO of French AI company Mistral told the EU competition commissioner. Arthur Mensch met Teresa Ribera and members of her cabinet on Feb. 24 to talk primarily about competition policy and the Digital Markets Act, according to a readout published on Friday.Effective competition in artificial intelligence means access to "sufficient electricity" and "quality data" are vital, the chief executive of French AI company Mistral told the EU's competition commissioner....

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