Kai Nicol-Schwarz

Jonny Sinclair, head of research at Sifted, and Kai Nicol-Schwarz, senior reporter, dive into Europe's AI landscape. They reveal that funding for AI startups is booming, with €8.9 billion this year alone. Discussing France's AI hub status, they question whether it has plateaued against the rising prominence of London. The duo also highlights the dismal success rate of GenAI pilots and the critical role of specialized roles like forward-deployed engineers in ensuring effective deployment. They conclude with a debate on the potential AI bubble and its impact on market dynamics.