The Paris AI Summit 2025, held on February 10-11 at the Grand Palais, convened global leaders, tech industry titans, and policymakers to explore AI’s transformative potential, discuss governance frameworks, and emphasize Europe’s strategic approach to artificial intelligence development.

Highlights of the Summit

• Global Collaboration: 61 countries, including France, India, and China, signed a joint declaration for ethical and inclusive AI. The U.S. and UK declined, favoring innovation over regulation.
• AI Safety & Ethics: Experts like Geoffrey Hinton and Yoshua Bengio warned of AGI risks, advocating for stricter regulations.
• Environmental Impact: A Coalition for Sustainable AI was launched to address AI’s energy consumption.
• Investments: France secured €109 billion in AI sector investments.