World leaders and technology executives recently convened in Paris to discuss the safe and responsible development of artificial intelligence (AI). The summit aimed to foster global collaboration in harnessing AI’s potential while addressing its challenges.
Key political figures, including China’s Vice Premier Zhang Guoqing and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, attended the event. French President Emmanuel Macron emphasized the importance of the gathering, stating on national television France 2, “We’re living a technological and scientific revolution we’ve rarely seen.”
Prominent technology leaders such as Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman shared their insights during the summit. Microsoft’s President Brad Smith and other industry pioneers discussed the future of AI and its impact on various sectors.
Google’s Senior Vice President James Manyika highlighted that opportunities presented by AI are now in “much greater focus.” The summit also addressed pressing issues like managing AI’s significant energy consumption amid global climate concerns and exploring AI’s role in the developing world.
Delegates from around the globe engaged in discussions aimed at leveraging AI for positive global impact while mitigating risks associated with its deployment.
