Cohere is establishing a Paris office to enhance its engagement with customers, partners, and governments in the EMEA region, aiming to leverage France's strong AI talent pool. By the end of the month, the local team will consist of 20 employees, with plans to double this workforce over the next year. This expansion is part of Cohere's global strategy to improve service to regional enterprises and reinforce its industry leadership through its multilingual models and secure AI platform, North. Key appointments include a new VP of EMEA and Stéphanie Finck Piccin as Head of EMEA Public Policy, both pivotal in advancing AI policy and commercial growth. The Paris office will serve as a hub for EMEA operations, fostering strategic partnerships and contributing to the AI ecosystem in France. Cohere's CEO and Special Envoy of France for AI have expressed optimism about the company's future contributions and collaborations in the region.