The 12-point programme announced on Tuesday focuses on training, support for businesses, social dialogue and working conditions, with particular attention paid to small and medium-sized enterprises and apprentices.
The ministry says French companies remain relatively slow to adopt AI, raising concerns that new inequalities could emerge between larger firms with the resources to invest in the technology and smaller businesses that risk being left behind.
According to national statistics agency INSEE, 18 percent of French businesses used at least one AI-related technology in 2025 – around half the rate recorded in Europe's most advanced countries.
The plan comes as the Labour Ministry has been asked to find €2.5 billion in savings as part of the 2027 budget.
Officials close to the ministry said the measures selected were those expected to deliver the strongest return on investment, while creating tools and frameworks that could later be adopted more widely.
France powers ahead in AI development, with more funding, public service tools
Training workers
Around half of the newly announced measures are aimed at helping workers become more familiar with AI and understand how it could affect their jobs.
A free online platform called Explore AI is to be launched by Pix, the French public digital skills service, allowing users to test their knowledge and follow interactive learning programmes.
Pix already provides AI-related courses for school pupils and will also develop a separate platform aimed at apprentices studying in France's CFA apprenticeship training centres.
The government also plans to provide additional financial support to CFA centres offering training in skills considered important for accelerating the adoption of AI, including cybersecurity.
Jobseekers will also be offered an AI “readiness” assessment through the France Travail employment agency, followed by a personalised training pathway based on their results.
Artificial intelligence could transform France's job market - but it's still early days
Helping small businesses adapt
The government also plans to make artificial intelligence a national priority within France's Personal Training Account, or CPF, which allows workers to build up financial credits for professional training.
Higher levels of co-funding are expected to reduce the amount individuals have to pay themselves when enrolling in AI-related courses.
Meanwhile, dedicated “business task forces” will work with small and medium-sized companies to increase awareness of how AI can be used in the workplace, including in recruitment.
Professional sectors will also receive support to organise discussions between employers and workers on the introduction of AI and its impact on jobs and working conditions.
The initiative forms part of a broader effort by the French government to encourage companies and employees to make greater use of artificial intelligence, while ensuring that the transition does not widen existing gaps between businesses, workers and sectors.
(with newswires)
Golan Heights will 'remain Syrian', President Ahmed al-Sharaa vows at UN
Pope Leo XIV to trace back French ancestry, spiritual roots on visit to France
'Ghana Jollof' case is a foolish case – Martin Kpebu tells Police CID
'I don’t know Kevin Taylor, I will speak to his father to stop him from insultin...
CPP appeals to Mahama for return of confiscated party property after overthrow o...
Drug bust: 'Ghana’s reputation is not one party’s reputation’ – Dr. Adomako Kiss...
‘What is happening in the media space is horrifying’ – Kwesi Pratt condemns ‘irr...
Mahama asks MFWA, GJA to lead national dialogue on hate speech
Teenage pregnancy: Parents ‘too busy’ to notice warning signs – Protect Our Futu...
Ghanaian Pastor Rev Emmanuel Boakye-Danquah on the run over alleged counterfeit ...
