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Paris-Saclay University Launches Joint AI PhD Program with CNRS
Paris-Saclay University and CNRS have established a new joint doctoral program in artificial intelligence, offering 40 fully-funded PhD positions annually. The program covers foundation model research, AI safety, and applied machine learning for scientific discovery. Students will rotate between academic labs and industry partners including Mistral AI, Thales, and Dassault Systèmes. The initiative aims to retain French AI talent that might otherwise leave for US tech companies.