A rocket successfully reached orbit from Europe on Monday, September 7, marking a significant milestone for European space capabilities. This event was discussed on the show Tech & Co on BFM Business, where Frédéric Simottel, a technology journalist, spoke with several industry leaders. Among them were Hugo Borensztein, co-founder and president of Omi; Stan Larroque, operations director at Parrot and founder of Lynx; and André Loesekrug-Pietri, president of the Joint European Disruptive Initiative (JEDI). These individuals represent a range of European tech companies and innovation-focused organizations. The conversation touched on the growing influence of Chinese manufacturers in the field of artificial intelligence, particularly in the production of AI chips. These companies are increasingly challenging American competitors like Nvidia, who have long dominated the global market for high-performance computing hardware used in everything from data centers to autonomous vehicles. In addition to space and AI, the discussion also covered recent changes in the tech industry leadership. Phil Schiller, a key figure in Apple’s product development and marketing, has left his role as head of the App Store. His departure has sparked interest in how Apple plans to manage its vast ecosystem of apps and developers moving forward. The panelists emphasized the importance of innovation and collaboration in maintaining Europe’s position in the global tech landscape. As new technologies continue to emerge, European companies and institutions are working to stay competitive and contribute meaningfully to the worldwide technological conversation.