India to Co-Chair Paris AI Summit in February 2025

India will play a pivotal role at the upcoming Summit for Action on Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Paris, scheduled for February 10-11, 2025. Announced by France’s Minister for Digital Transition, Clara Chappaz, during a cabinet meeting, this summit marks a significant step in fostering global collaboration on AI’s future.

The event, hosted by France, will feature an array of influential figures from the fields of government, research, business, and civil society. Co-chaired by India and France, the summit is set to bring together nearly 1,000 global leaders, including heads of state, CEOs, think tanks, and industry pioneers, all gathered to discuss AI’s future implications.

Key Figures Attending the Summit

Several industry heavyweights will attend, including Sam Altman of OpenAI, Dario Amodei of Anthropic, and Arthur Mensch from MistralAI. Also present will be Demis Hassabis, the Nobel-winning chemist and CEO of DeepMind, and Daron Acemoglu, an influential economist. The summit will see contributions from major tech players such as Accenture, Mozilla, and Signal, as well as business leaders from AI startups like Aleph Alpha.

Summit Agenda and Objectives

The main focus of the Paris summit will revolve around three critical themes:

• Sustainability of AI: How to reduce the energy consumption of AI systems, a growing concern amid rapid advancements in the field.
• Public Interest: Ensuring AI technologies serve the broader public good and don’t become tools for misuse.
• Global Governance: Establishing inclusive, equitable governance frameworks for AI’s development and application.

In addition to these discussions, the event will include scientific, business, and artistic programs, bringing together experts, researchers, and thought leaders from diverse domains.

Global Participation and Leadership

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has confirmed his attendance, further solidifying India’s role in shaping the AI landscape. French President Emmanuel Macron has invited high-profile figures such as Donald Trump (the then-newly inaugurated U.S. president) and Elon Musk, underscoring the global nature of the summit. This event is not just about dialogue but aims to set a practical agenda for AI governance.

The summit is designed to propel both France and Europe onto the global AI stage, amplifying their leadership in AI regulation and innovation. The choice of venue, the Grand Palais, a historic monument located on the Seine River, reflects the summit’s significance.

As nations and corporations increasingly recognize AI’s transformative potential, the Paris summit serves as a crucial platform for collaborative action, aligning international efforts for a sustainable, inclusive AI future.