PARIS – World leaders and tech giants gathered in the French capital this week to chart a path for responsible AI development at a high-stakes summit. With attendees like the Chinese mainland's Vice Premier Zhang Guoqing and U.S. Vice President JD Vance joining CEOs from Google, Microsoft, and OpenAI, the event highlights AI's dual role as both an economic powerhouse and a climate challenge.
French President Emmanuel Macron set the tone ahead of the summit, declaring, \"We're living through a technological revolution we’ve rarely seen in history.\" Key discussions will address AI's surging energy demands amid climate pressures and strategies to ensure developing nations benefit equitably from advancements.
Google SVP James Manyika emphasized at a Sunday press event that AI opportunities are now in \"much greater focus,\" while Microsoft's Brad Smith and OpenAI's Sam Altman are expected to outline industry priorities. Delegates will also explore regulatory frameworks to balance innovation with ethical safeguards.
The plenary session on February 11 marks a critical moment for cross-border collaboration, with leaders from 30+ countries and regions debating how to harness AI's potential without deepening global disparities.
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