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Februar 11, 2025 By admin
AI Action Summit 2025: Paris Sets the Stage for Global AI Leadership

In February 2025, the Grand Palais in Paris hosted the AI Action Summit, bringing together over 800 leaders from politics, industry, science, and civil society. The summit aimed to shape the future of artificial intelligence (AI) through ethical standards, sustainable development, and international collaboration.

France Unveils €109 Billion AI Investment Plan

French President Emmanuel Macron announced a substantial €109 billion investment package to bolster France’s AI sector. Key components include:

  • €20 billion from Canada’s Brookfield Corporation for AI infrastructure development.

  • Up to €50 billion from the United Arab Emirates to construct a major data center campus.

  • €1.2 billion from Amazon to enhance cloud infrastructure by 2031.

  • €6 billion from Digital Realty for data centers in Paris and Marseille.

  • €10 billion from Fluidstack to build one of the world’s largest AI supercomputers in France.

  • Partnerships involving Mistral AI, Veolia, and Dassault Systèmes to develop Europe’s largest supercomputer.

EU Launches €200 Billion InvestAI Initiative

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen introduced the InvestAI initiative, aiming to mobilize €200 billion for AI-related investments across Europe. The plan includes:

  • €20 billion in public funding to establish four AI gigafactories for training large-scale AI models.

  • €150 billion from private investors through the European AI Champions Initiative.

Establishment of „Current AI“ Foundation with $400 Million

France spearheaded the creation of the „Current AI“ foundation, launching with $400 million in funding. The foundation aims to support public AI goods, including open datasets and open-source tools. It is backed by nine governments, including Germany, France, and India, as well as companies like Google and Salesforce.

US and UK Decline to Sign Global AI Declaration

A significant point of contention at the summit was the refusal of the United States and the United Kingdom to sign a declaration promoting „inclusive and sustainable“ AI development.

U.S. Vice President JD Vance criticized Europe’s regulatory approach, warning that excessive regulation could hinder innovation. He emphasized a free-market perspective, stating that „excessive regulation of the AI sector could kill a transformative industry.“

The UK government expressed concerns about national security and the lack of clarity in global AI governance frameworks. A spokesperson noted that the declaration did not sufficiently address these issues.

Despite these disagreements, both the US and UK signed separate agreements at the summit focusing on sustainability and cybersecurity in AI.

Looking Ahead

The AI Action Summit 2025 highlighted the global race to lead in AI development, with significant investments from France and the EU. However, differing approaches to AI governance, particularly between Europe and the US/UK, underscore the challenges in establishing unified international regulations.

India is set to host the next AI Action Summit in 2026, continuing the global dialogue on the future of artificial intelligence.

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