As the 2027 French presidential election draws near, artificial intelligence (AI) has become a major topic of debate among candidates, each offering distinct policy proposals aimed at shaping the future of AI in France and Europe. AI refers to systems designed to perform tasks typically requiring human intelligence, such as learning, reasoning, and problem-solving. With its growing influence in sectors like healthcare, finance, and governance, AI has sparked both excitement and concern among the public and policymakers. Gabriel Attal, a candidate from the Renaissance party, has proposed a bold 200 billion euro investment plan over ten years, combining 100 billion euros in public funds and 100 billion euros in private investments. His plan includes measures such as a productivity tax credit for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), stable electricity prices for data centers, and an initiative called "France 2040 for AI and innovation." He also supports the creation of an "AI PAC" — a European initiative backed by common debt — to boost computing power across the continent. Attal aims to train 20 million employees in AI by 2030 and calls for relaxing parts of the European AI Act to promote innovation. Bruno Retailleau, from the center-right Les Républicains, has a more modest five-year plan worth 25 billion euros. His proposal includes creating a dedicated AI ministry and a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) position for the state, as well as an AI-powered administrative assistant named "Marianne" to automate tasks. Retailleau also supports mandatory sovereign hosting of data under the SecNumCloud qualification and proposes a temporary exemption from the European data protection laws (RGPD) and AI Act for certain strategic sectors. His plan aims to generate 15 billion euros in annual savings for the state. Other candidates, such as Édouard Philippe of Horizons and Jean-Luc Mélenchon of La France Insoumise, have focused on technological sovereignty and ethical AI governance. Philippe emphasizes increasing computing power in France and Europe while promoting the use of clean energy for technology companies. Mélenchon, on the other hand, advocates for "AI under human protectorate," calling for international cooperation through a UN conference to regulate AI. His plan includes the development of a national public cloud and a domestic microprocessor industry to reduce reliance on foreign technology. Public sentiment in France remains skeptical of AI, with surveys indicating that 54% of citizens view AI as a threat, 81% distrust AI-generated political information, and 86% fear deepfakes could influence the 2027 election. Despite this concern, most candidates have not fully addressed how to bridge the gap between public trust and technological progress, nor have they clearly outlined how the benefits of AI will be shared across society. Some proposals, like temporary exemptions from European AI regulations, may create conflicts with existing EU laws. While some candidates have touched on the need for AI accountability, no comprehensive framework for legal responsibility in AI-related public decisions has been proposed.