French President Emmanuel Macron is leading the AI Action Summit in Paris, emphasizing the urgent need for regulations in artificial intelligence development.
The summit has attracted thousands of tech executives, academics, and world leaders from around 100 countries, reflecting the global interest in AI.
Key leaders attending include European Commission Chief Ursula von der Leyen, US Vice President JD Vance, and Chinese Vice Premier Zhang Guoqing.
Co-hosted with India, the summit aims to strengthen partnerships that enhance Europe's position in the global AI landscape.
Von der Leyen is expected to announce plans for establishing around 10 public supercomputers to support research and startups.
French AI Minister Clara Chappaz highlighted that the summit will showcase France's leadership and attractiveness in the AI sector.
Recent announcements by US President Donald Trump regarding significant AI investments underscore the urgency for Europe to assert its technological sovereignty.
The event occurs amid intensified competition for AI leadership, particularly from the US and China, and is set against market upheaval from Chinese startup DeepSeek's competitive offerings.
While promoting regulations, Macron expressed optimism about innovation, cautioning against over-regulation that could hinder Europe's competitiveness.
At the summit, Macron plans to introduce a voluntary declaration for countries, focusing on protecting rights, environmental concerns, and intellectual property.
The summit seeks to establish global standards for AI that prioritize public interest and environmental sustainability.
He warned that AI should not evolve into an unregulated 'wild west,' advocating for clear rules to prevent discrimination and mass control.
