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Paris: In a bid to address key priorities discussed at the AI Summit, founding members have introduced the Public Interest AI Platform and Incubator. This initiative aims to bridge the gap between public and private sector efforts, ultimately working to reduce digital divides.
On February 11, during the AI Action Summit in Paris, co-chaired by India and France, a joint statement titled “Inclusive and Sustainable Artificial Intelligence for People and the Planet” was released. The statement emphasizes the importance of making AI accessible while ensuring trust and safety in its deployment.
To fulfill these objectives, the founding members have launched a significant Public Interest AI Initiative. This initiative seeks to support and unify existing public and private efforts in Public Interest AI, while also addressing digital divides. The statement, which has garnered 60 signatories, outlines plans to sustain digital public goods and provide technical assistance in areas such as data, model development, transparency, auditing, and financing, fostering a trustworthy AI ecosystem that benefits everyone.
During the AI Action Summit, discussions centered around AI’s impact on energy, the job market, governance, and societal implications. Notably, this summit marked the first multi-stakeholder dialogue on AI and energy, leading to knowledge sharing aimed at fostering investments in sustainable AI systems. An observatory on AI’s energy impact in collaboration with the International Energy Agency was also welcomed, along with a showcase of energy-efficient AI innovations.
The summit acknowledged the need for enhanced understanding of AI’s effects on the job market, proposing the establishment of a network of observatories to anticipate AI’s implications for workplaces, education, and skill development, while also improving productivity and working conditions.
Furthermore, the summit highlighted the necessity for inclusive dialogues and cooperation in AI governance. The statement stresses the importance of global reflection on safety, sustainable development, innovation, and the protection of human rights, including gender equality and consumer rights.
Looking forward, the summit outlined several key upcoming events, including the Kigali Summit, the third Global Forum on the Ethics of AI hosted by Thailand and UNESCO, the 2025 World AI Conference, and the AI for Good Global Summit 2025, all aimed at reinforcing commitments to sustainable and inclusive AI.
The Elysee Palace reported that 58 countries have signed the joint statement, with notable signatories including Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, India, Japan, South Africa, and the European Union, among others.
The summit has established several priorities: promoting AI accessibility to bridge digital divides, ensuring ethical AI development, fostering sustainable AI practices, and enhancing international cooperation for governance.
Prime Minister Modi co-chaired the AI Action Summit alongside French President Emmanuel Macron during his visit to France from February 10-12.
