LightOn, a Paris-based AI startup, is set to become the first generative AI company to go public in Europe with its IPO on the Euronext Growth market. This move is expected to attract significant investor interest and could signal a shift in the funding landscape for European AI startups, potentially leading to increased investment and innovation in the sector. France's strategic efforts to position itself as a leader in AI, supported by substantial investments and a strong regulatory framework, are further bolstered by this high-profile IPO.