Highlights from Paris: Film Action Summit, India-France CEO Forum, and more”
On February 11, 2025, Paris hosted significant events focusing on artificial intelligence (AI) and economic collaboration:
AI Action Summit
Co-chaired by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron, the AI Action Summit convened global leaders, policymakers, and industry experts to discuss AI’s future. The summit emphasized the need for inclusive and sustainable AI developmental, highlighting the importance of global cooperation in establishing standards and governance frameworks. Discussions centered on ensuring AI benefits are widely accessible, promoting environmental sustainability, and fostering responsible innovation. Notably, the United States and the United Kingdom declined to sign the summit’s joint declaration, citing concerns over excessive regulation.
14th India-France CEOs Forum
Prime Minister Modi and President Macron jointly addressed the 14th India-France CEOs Forum, bringing together business leaders from both nations. The forum focused on sectors such as defense, aerospace, emerging technologies, infrastructure, advanced manufacturing, AI, life sciences, wellness, and food and hospitality. Prime Minister Modi highlighted India’s stable political environment and predictable policy ecosystem, inviting French companies to explore investment opportunities in India. He emphasized recent economic reforms, including the opening of the insurance sector to 100% foreign direct investment and the introduction of a simplified income tax code to enhance ease of doing business.
Additional Meetings and Discussions
Throughout the day, various meetings and discussions took place, focusing on AI governance, ethical considerations, and the role of technology in societal advancement. Leaders and experts deliberated on creating frameworks that balance innovation with responsibility, ensuring AI development aligns with human-centric values.
These events underscored the global commitment to advancing AI responsibly and fostering stronger economic ties between India and France.
Key Developments from the Paris AI Action Summit
