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Ole Lehmann

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I cover AI + robotics. Helping business owners win in the AI era. eu/acc supporter, dad, techno-optimist

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Everyone says Europe can't compete with America in tech. But 48 hours ago, Mistral's 'Le Chat' just proved them wrong: • 13x faster than ChatGPT • 100% open-source • Completely free (vs $20/month)...

SummaryMistral AI, a French startup founded by ex-Google DeepMind and Meta researchers, has launched 'Le Chat' - an AI chatbot that outperforms ChatGPT in speed (13x faster) and cost efficiency while being open-source and free. Backed by the French government and Microsoft, Mistral demonstrates that Europe can compete with Silicon Valley through pragmatic innovation, capital efficiency, and privacy-focused architecture.Feb 8, 202512 tweets♥ 30.4KOle Lehmann@itsolelehmann

I'm German. 16 years ago, the EU and US economies were neck and neck. Today, the US economy is 50% larger than the entire EU combined. Here's the devastating truth behind Europe's ongoing economic...

SummaryThe author argues that over the past 16 years, the US economy has grown to 50% larger than the EU's due to America prioritizing innovation and entrepreneurship while Europe prioritizes regulation and security, resulting in brain drain, zero trillion-dollar companies in Europe, and an anti-business culture that is driving talent and startups away.Jan 13, 202522 tweets♥ 96.2KOle Lehmann@itsolelehmann

While the West crumbles, one Eastern European nation is quietly building a superpower: • Outpacing US economy • Strongest military in Europe • Silicon Valley's new favorite $62.7B hub The rise of Po...

SummaryPoland has transformed from a post-communist nation into a rapidly growing economic powerhouse and Europe's strongest military, attracting major tech investments and reversing brain drain through business-friendly policies, low taxes, and a strategic blend of Western innovation and Eastern work ethic.Nov 19, 202420 tweets♥ 51.6KOle Lehmann@itsolelehmann

I'm German. 16 years ago, the EU and US economies were neck and neck. Today, the US economy is 50% larger than the entire EU combined. Here's the devastating truth behind Europe's ongoing economic...

SummaryThe author argues the US economy has grown 50% larger than the EU over 16 years due to America's pro-innovation, low-regulation approach versus Europe's risk-averse, heavily regulated environment. This has caused European talent and companies to flee to the US or Asia, leaving Europe economically stagnant and culturally hostile to entrepreneurship.Nov 13, 202423 tweets♥ 145K