What happened?
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi will travel to Paris in February 2024 for a bilateral visit and to attend the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Action Summit being hosted by France. The summit will focus on five key areas: innovation and culture, global AI governance, public interest, the future of work, and trust in AI. The summit aims to facilitate global dialogue on AI’s development and regulation.
Why it matters to India
Prime Minister Modi’s participation in this upcoming AI summit aligns with India’s commitment to be part of initiatives pertaining to responsible development, deployment, and adoption of AI. The summit’s discussions will also address critical topics like AI misuse and misinformation, areas of concern for India. President Macron highlighted India’s crucial role in global AI discourse alongside major players like the US, China, and the Gulf nations. Additionally, two significant defence deals (26 Rafale-M fighter jets and three additional Scorpene-class submarines) valued at over $10 billion are also expected to be finalised.