The 3rd Artificial Intelligence Action Summit (AI Action Summit) took place at the Grand Palais in Paris, France, on February 10 and 11, 2025. This significant event convened heads of state and government, international organizations, industry leaders, academics, non-governmental organizations, artists, and members of civil society to discuss the rapid advancements in AI and its transformative impact on society and the global economy.
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Who attended the Artificial Intelligence Action Summit?
The Artificial Intelligence Action Summit gathered a wide range of prominent figures from politics, industry, academia, and civil society.
The summit was hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron. Prime Minister Narendra Modi co-chaired the summit.
Among other political leaders, the summit was also attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, U.S. Vice President JD Vance who represented President Donald Trump, and delegates from 60 other countries.
CEOs and executives from major tech companies like Google, Microsoft, OpenAI, Meta, and Amazon also attended the summit.
Key Themes and Objectives of the Artificial Intelligence Action Summit
The summit focused on five strategic areas:
- Public Service AI: Exploring how AI can enhance public services and serve the public interest.
- Future of Work: Discussing AI’s role in shaping the future workforce and workplace dynamics.
- Innovation and Culture: Promoting dynamic and sustainable innovation ecosystems, particularly in cultural and creative industries.
- Trust in AI: Building mechanisms to ensure AI safety, security, and public trust.
- Global AI Governance: Shaping an effective and inclusive international framework for AI governance.
Notable Developments of the Artificial Intelligence Action Summit
In the summit, discussions were focused on AI governance, public trust, innovation, and the future of work.
A significant outcome of the summit was the refusal by the United States and the United Kingdom to sign a declaration on “inclusive and sustainable” AI, which was supported by 60 countries, including France, China, and India.
U.S. Vice President JD Vance emphasized the Trump administration’s commitment to minimal AI regulation, expressing concerns that excessive regulation could stifle innovation. This stance highlighted a divergence from other nations advocating for cooperative AI governance and ethical standards.
Check the official website of the Artificial Intelligence Action Summit (AI Action Summit) took place at the Grand Palais in Paris, France, on February 10 and 11, 2025.
Past Artificial Intelligence Action Summit
The AI Action Summit built upon previous international efforts, following the 2023 AI Safety Summit in the UK and the 2024 AI Seoul Summit in South Korea, aiming to foster global collaboration in the development and governance of artificial intelligence.
- November 2023 – First AI Action Summit in Bletchley Park in UK
- May 2024 – Second AI Action Summit in Seoul, South Korea
- February 2025 – Third AI Action Summit in Paris, France
- January 2026 (Proposed) – Fourth AI Action Summit in India (Proposed)
Next Artificial Intelligence Action Summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that India will host the next AI Action Summit. It is proposed that the fourth global AI summit will be held in India between November 2025 and January 2026.
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