Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the AI Action Summit held in Paris from February 10 to 11, 2025, co-chairing the event with French President Emmanuel Macron. The summit convened global leaders, policymakers, and industry experts to deliberate on the future of artificial intelligence (AI) and its impact on various sectors.
In his address, PM Modi highlighted AI's potential to revolutionize key areas such as health, education, and agriculture. He advocated for the development of open-source AI systems to foster trust and transparency, emphasizing that such an approach would ensure equitable access to AI technologies. Modi stated, "We must make the 'Global Partnership for AI' truly global in nature. It should be more inclusive of the Global South and its priorities, concerns, and needs."
The Prime Minister also proposed that India host the next AI Action Summit, underscoring the nation's commitment to advancing AI innovation and promoting inclusive global collaboration. He noted that discussions at the summit revealed a "unity in vision and unity in purpose across stakeholders."
During the summit, PM Modi met with U.S. Vice President JD Vance. The two leaders discussed diversifying India's energy sourcing, with a focus on U.S. investments in nuclear technology to aid India's energy diversification efforts.
Additionally, Modi engaged with Google CEO Sundar Pichai to explore AI's role in India's digital transformation. Pichai expressed enthusiasm about the "incredible opportunities" AI presents for India and highlighted the potential for close cooperation between Google and India to support the country's digital growth.
The AI Action Summit served as a platform for global leaders to share insights and strategies on harnessing AI for sustainable development. PM Modi's active participation and proposals underscored India's dedication to leveraging AI for inclusive growth and international cooperation.
