Paris/New Delhi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Action Summit in France from 10 to 11 February. French President Emmanuel Macron gave this information. Addressing the 30th Conference of Ambassadors, President Macron said that France will host the AI summit on February 10-11. This summit will provide an opportunity for dialogue on AI. Prime Minister Modi will be coming to our country on a major visit, as we want to hold talks with all powers on AI. The French President stressed the importance of AI as a global conversation, saying it will include countries like the US, China and India, as well as the Gulf countries, which have an important role in the development and regulation of AI technologies.
Macron said that along with major emerging countries like America, China and India, Gulf countries also have an important role in this. He also highlighted that the summit will focus on innovation, talent and placing France and Europe at the center of the global AI landscape. “Beyond that transformation, what we want to do for the public good with the Foundation is that for me the core of the summit is the ability to attract innovation and talent and put France and Europe at the center of the AI battle,” he said. will be. Notably, the French Presidency had confirmed an invitation to India for the Artificial Intelligence Action Summit in December, describing India as a “very important country”.
During a press briefing about the summit, the French Presidency announced that 90 countries, including India, have been invited to participate. He said that we have invited India and are working closely with India in preparation for the summit. Misinformation and misuse of AI are topics that will be addressed. He further said that India is a very important country because of its ability to make a tangible impact on people’s lives. We look forward to India’s contribution to the various summit teams.
The summit, hosted by France at the Grand Palace in Paris, will include heads of state and government, leaders of international organizations, CEOs of large and small companies, academics, representatives of NGOs, artists and members of civil society. The event will focus on five key themes: public interest in AI, the future of work, innovation and culture, trust in AI and global AI governance. The French Presidency highlighted the importance of addressing issues related to misinformation and misuse of AI, which are central topics for the summit discussions. Various stakeholders, including heads of state and government representatives, will participate in a number of sessions on 10 February. Macron will host a formal dinner for heads of state and other VIPs that evening. At the same time, on February 11, there will be a leaders’ session specifically dedicated to the heads of state at the summit.
