France, in particular, is positioning itself as a safe haven for scientists.
Yann LeCun, Metas chief AI scientist,calledMacrons announcement a smart move.
LeCun has previously criticised Trumps cuts to science funding at institutions such as Harvard, Columbia, and NASA.
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[Europe] may have an opportunity to attract some of the best scientists in the world.
European institutions are already seizing that opportunity.
Belgiums Vrije Universiteit Brussel has opened a similar programme targeting American scientists under threat.
An exodus of US researchers could have knock-on impacts on Europes tech ecosystem.
Many of the continents most successful startups from DeepMind to ClimeWorks emerged from university labs.
LeCun highlighted several of them, including lower compensation than in the US and limited access to research funding.
To attract the best scientific and technological talents, make science and technology research professions attractive, he wrote.
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Story bySion Geschwindt
Sion is a freelance science and technology reporter, specialising in climate and energy.
