On Tuesday, September 8, François Sorel, a French business and technology expert, participated in a discussion on the BFM Business program Tech & Co. The session included interviews with several journalists and industry leaders, such as Étienne Bracq from BFM Business, Jérôme Colombain, the creator of the podcast Monde numérique, Jérôme Marin, founder of the tech news website cafetech.fr, and Frédéric Simottel from BFM Business. The conversation focused on key developments in France’s tech and telecommunications sectors. One of the main topics was the recent fundraising efforts of Mistral, a French artificial intelligence company that secured three billion euros in funding. This investment has positioned Mistral as a major player in the global AI landscape, competing with international giants. The discussion also addressed a strategic alliance between four major European telecom companies—Orange, Vodafone, Telefónica, and Deutsche Telekom—formed to counter the growing influence of Starlink, the satellite internet service developed by SpaceX. Another topic of interest was the creation of a specialized government unit called "Reactiv," designed to defend critical infrastructure and government systems from cyberattacks. This initiative highlights the increasing focus on national cybersecurity in response to rising threats from both state and non-state actors. The unit is part of a broader effort to strengthen France’s digital defenses. The Tech & Co program is a daily segment on BFM Business that covers the latest trends and developments in technology and business. It is available as a podcast from Monday to Thursday, offering listeners the opportunity to stay informed on key industry topics. The show provides a platform for experts and industry leaders to discuss pressing issues in the fast-evolving tech sector.