Modi co-chairs AI summit in Paris: Why it is significant
What's the story
In a major boost to India's artificial intelligence (AI) ambitions, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will co-chair the AI Action Summit in Paris on February 10 and 11.
The summit, which will be co-hosted by France, will see global leaders, tech industry giants, and policymakers come together.
The event will focus on the future of AI with an emphasis on ethics, governance, and public interest applications.
Mission showcase
India's AI mission on global stage
The summit provides a platform for India to showcase its ₹10,371 crore IndiaAI Mission, an initiative to make "AI in India, for India."
The mission emphasizes developing indigenous AI models, funding start-ups, creating AI-ready data platforms and infrastructure.
PM Modi's presence at the summit is likely to draw investments and define international AI norms in accordance with this mission.
Leadership role
India co-chairs AI governance working group
At the summit, India will co-chair the AI Governance working group with France and Canada, showcasing its commitment to responsible AI development.
The country is actively involved in shaping global AI regulations that focus on transparency, safety, and inclusivity.
This participation comes after India's previous engagements at the UK's AI Safety Summit (2023) and South Korea's AI Seoul Summit (2024).
Global influence
India's role in global AI governance
As the 2024 Chair of the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI), India has led the way in establishing AI governance frameworks, promoting AI ethics, and creating inclusive AI policies.
The Paris summit would give India an opportunity to further influence global discussions on AI regulation, data security, and equitable access to AI.
Ecosystem growth
AI summit to boost India's AI ecosystem
The Paris summit also provides a global stage for India to showcase its AI initiatives.
It hopes to bolster the country's AI infrastructure, including an AI compute capacity with over 10,000 GPUs for start-ups and researchers.
The event also promotes public sector applications of AI in healthcare, governance, and education while pushing innovation through India's start-up ecosystem and research centers.