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The AI Action Summit, held on February 10–11, 2025, at the Grand Palais in Paris, brought together over 1,000 participants from more than 100 countries, including government leaders, international organizations, academia, the private sector, and civil society. Co-chaired by French President Emmanuel Macron and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the summit aimed to discuss and promote the advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies globally.
A significant outcome of the summit was the European Union's announcement of the InvestAI initiative, a €200 billion investment plan to bolster AI development across Europe. This initiative includes €20 billion earmarked for constructing four AI giga factories dedicated to training highly complex, large-scale models. Additionally, a coalition of over 60 European companies launched the EU AI Champions Initiative, led by venture capital firm General Catalyst, with plans to invest €150 billion in AI-related businesses and infrastructure over the next five years. France also secured nearly €110 billion in private investments for its AI sector, with significant contributions from international investors.
While the summit emphasized economic opportunities enabled by AI, some experts expressed concerns that it did not sufficiently address AI safety risks. Nonetheless, the event marked a pivotal moment in global AI collaboration, reflecting a concerted effort to harness AI's potential for economic growth and societal benefit.