Paris AI Summit 2025: Global Experts Discuss AI Regulation and Safety
10th February 2025, Kathmandu
At a recent summit in Paris, global experts emphasized the need for stricter regulations to prevent artificial intelligence (AI) from slipping beyond human control.
Paris AI Summit 2025
The event, co-hosted by India and France, served as a critical platform for discussing AI safety and its future. France has chosen “AI Action” as the theme for the 2025 summit, signaling a shift from previous focuses on safety issues discussed in 2023 and 2024 in the UK and South Korea.
France’s Global Approach to AI Regulation
France advocates for a cooperative approach to regulating AI, avoiding overly strict rules but ensuring long-term stability. According to Annie Boverot, France’s AI ambassador, the focus should not solely be on risks. “There are real opportunities that also need attention,” she stated.
Max Tegmark, head of the Future of Life Institute, supports France’s vision and calls for the country to lead international efforts in AI regulation. He stressed that the summit provides an important opportunity to address AI challenges and lay the groundwork for future policy action.
Global Efforts for AI Risk Management
The Future of Life Institute launched the Global Risk and AI Safety Preparedness (GRASP) platform during the summit. GRASP aims to identify AI-related risks and track global solutions. Cyrus Hodes, GRASP coordinator, mentioned that over 300 tools have been identified to address these challenges.
Survey results from more than 30 countries will be shared with global leaders, including those from Europe, Japan, South Korea, and the United States. The findings will also be presented to organizations like the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI).
Rising Concerns Over AI Risks
A report on AI security, compiled by 96 experts, was released last week. The report highlights growing concerns, including misinformation, cyber-attacks, and the potential loss of control over AI systems. The United Nations, European Union, and OECD collaborated on this important study.
Joshua Bengio, a renowned computer scientist and report organizer, warned about the potential for AI to develop its own will, driven by the need for survival. He stressed that this could result in a loss of control over AI systems, a concern that is gaining momentum in the research community.
Urgent Need for Action on AI
Despite these concerns, many world leaders remain unaware of the true risks AI poses. Instead of focusing on control, some are more interested in advancing systems like Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). Experts argue that immediate action is required to ensure AI remains under human control.
As AI technology rapidly advances, coordinated global regulation has never been more urgent. The Kathmandu summit has sparked crucial discussions, highlighting the need for global cooperation in managing AI risks effectively.
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