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Global experts will gather in Paris on February 6-7, 2025, to discuss the challenges and opportunities of artificial intelligence (AI) ahead of a summit with world leaders. The event aims to attract thousands of participants to build consensus on AI’s impact on various sectors and strengthen France and Europe’s role in the AI landscape.
Paris seeks to engage citizens in understanding AI applications, assess global governance, and promote ethical, accessible solutions. Notable scientists, including Meta’s AI lead Yann LeCun, will address AI’s implications in areas like employment and healthcare at the Polytechnique engineering school.
The weekend will feature discussions on AI’s cultural influence, culminating in a summit with heads of state from around 100 nations, including U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance, Chinese Vice Premier Zhang Guoqing, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is co-hosting the summit, as President Macron aims to engage the Global South in the ongoing tech competition with the U.S. and China.
Over the weekend, discussions will focus on AI’s impact on culture, paving the way for a meeting of heads of state and government from approximately 100 countries, along with key global technology leaders, on Monday and Tuesday.
Prominent attendees are likely to include U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance, Chinese Vice Premier Zhang Guoqing, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is co-hosting the summit, as President Macron aims to include the Global South in a technological rivalry currently led by the United States and China. Furthermore, Macron’s office has announced an upcoming meeting with United Arab Emirates leader Mohamed Bin Zayed al Nahyan.
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