World leaders and technology executives are converging in Paris on Monday to discuss the safe and beneficial integration of artificial intelligence into various sectors. Among the attendees are prominent political figures such as China's Vice Premier Zhang Guoqing and U.S. Vice President JD Vance, highlighting the global significance of the summit.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis are also set to participate, reflecting the diverse representation at the event. French President Emmanuel Macron emphasized the importance of the moment, stating, \"We're living a technology and scientific revolution we’ve rarely seen,\" during a national television broadcast on France 2.
The summit's plenary session is scheduled for February 11, where industry leaders like Alphabet (Google) CEO Sundar Pichai and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman will deliver keynote speeches. Additional notable speakers include Microsoft President Brad Smith, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, LinkedIn Co-founder Reid Hoffman, and several representatives from OpenAI, as reported by Reuters and Washington Times.
At a press reception on Sunday, Google Senior Vice President James Manyika highlighted the intensified focus on AI opportunities. Delegations at the summit will also address challenges such as AI's substantial energy consumption amidst rising global temperatures and explore the role of AI in advancing the developing world.
The Paris AI Summit underscores the collaborative efforts of global leaders and industry pioneers in navigating the complexities of artificial intelligence, aiming to harness its potential while mitigating associated risks.
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Paris AI summit draws world leaders and CEOs eager for technology wave
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