The Paris AI Summit, co-chaired by India and France in February 2025, focused on AI governance and regulation. PM Modi emphasized open-source AI, its role in sustainability, job creation, and addressing global challenges. He advocated for ethical frameworks and international cooperation to ensure AI benefits society while managing risks.
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The Paris AI Summit, co-chaired by India and France, emphasized the importance of developing AI governance, and regulation to balance technological growth and risks.
It was a two-day global conference focused on artificial intelligence (AI) governance, innovation, and public interest.
It was organised on February 10-11, 2025, in Paris, France.
French President Emmanuel Macron organized the event, and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi co-chair it.
Stakeholders, including governments, businesses, civil society, researchers, artists, and journalists, participated in conferences, roundtables, and presentations.
He stressed that open-source AI platforms democratize access to AI technologies, empowering developers, researchers, and innovators worldwide, especially in developing countries.
He linked AI with sustainability by highlighting its potential to address global challenges like climate change, resource management, and environmental conservation. He mentioned examples of using AI to optimize energy consumption, monitor deforestation, and improve agricultural practices
He urged the global community to integrate AI into sustainability initiatives to achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
He expressed optimism about AI’s potential in creating new jobs in emerging sectors like data science, machine learning, and AI ethics.
He underlined the significance of upskilling and reskilling the workforce to prepare for an AI-driven economy.
He stressed the importance of developing ethical AI frameworks to address issues like bias, privacy, and security.
He proposed for international cooperation to tackle challenges like cyber threats and misinformation, proposing a global AI governance framework that promotes trust, transparency, and inclusivity.
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