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AI Action Summit: India and France Push for Ethical AI Ahead of Modi-Trump Meet

India, France, China and 58 other nations call for AI governance as US opts out

Written By : Aayushi Jain

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron co-chaired the AI Action Summit in Paris. The two leaders advocated for a global framework for AI governance. The summit emphasized that AI should be ‘open, inclusive, transparent, ethical, safe, secure, and trustworthy.’ Modi also proposed hosting the next summit in India.

However, the United States, represented by Vice President J.D. Vance, refused to sign the joint declaration. Thus, breaking ranks with India, France, China, and 58 other nations. Vance argued that excessive regulations could stifle AI innovation. He advocated ‘pro-growth AI policies’ instead, a sentiment the current US president, Donald Trump, seems to share.

Modi Calls for Global AI Governance

PM Modi highlighted AI’s potential to reshape societies, calling for global cooperation on AI governance and bias-free datasets. He stressed the importance of making AI accessible to all, especially in the Global South, where technology can drive development in health, education, and agriculture.

India-France Business Talks

At the India-France CEOs Forum, PM Modi encouraged French businesses to invest in India. The Indian Prime Minister highlighted economic reforms, 100% FDI in insurance, and ease of doing business. He emphasized India's commitment to sustainability and digital transformation.

Google CEO Sundar Pichai Joins AI Discussions

PM Modi also met Google CEO Sundar Pichai to discuss India’s digital transformation and AI opportunities. Pichai praised India’s AI advancements. He went on to call AI a ‘golden age of innovation’ and urged global collaboration.

US-India Relations Ahead of Modi-Trump Meeting

The US opposition to the AI governance agreement comes just days before PM Modi’s meeting with President Donald Trump in Washington, D.C., potentially highlighting policy differences on AI regulations.

The AI Action Summit marked a pivotal moment in shaping global policies. India took the lead in pushing for ethical AI governance, while the US prioritized market-driven innovation.

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