Prime Minister Narendra Modi co-chaired the AI Action Summit in Paris alongside French President Emmanuel Macron on February 11, 2025. The summit, a landmark event in shaping the future of artificial intelligence (AI) governance and innovation, brought together global leaders, industry pioneers, policymakers, and experts to deliberate on the responsible and inclusive development of AI.
A Week of AI-Driven Dialogues and Collaboration
The AI Action Summit 2025 spanned an entire week, beginning with:
- Science Days (February 6-7): Focused on cutting-edge AI research and technological advancements.
- Cultural Weekend (February 8-9): Showcased AI’s role in creative industries, arts, and heritage preservation.
- High-Level Segment (February 10-11): Culminating in discussions among world leaders, policymakers, and top AI executives.
The high-profile summit commenced with a gala dinner hosted by President Macron at the Élysée Palace on February 10, attended by Heads of State, international organization leaders, and CEOs of major AI companies, setting the stage for strategic dialogues on AI’s global trajectory.
Prime Minister Modi’s Opening Address: The Dawn of the AI Age
As co-chair of the summit, President Macron invited Prime Minister Modi to deliver the opening address at the Plenary Session. In his speech, Prime Minister Modi underscored the transformative power of AI, stating:
“We are at the dawn of the AI age, where this technology is rewriting the code for humanity, reshaping economies, security paradigms, and societies at large.”
He emphasized that AI was unlike previous technological revolutions due to its profound and immediate global impact. He called for collaborative international governance to ensure AI’s development aligns with:
- Shared values of trust, inclusivity, and ethical responsibility
- Equitable access to AI, especially for the Global South
- A balanced approach that mitigates risks while fostering innovation
India’s Commitment to AI for the Public Good
Highlighting India’s leadership in digital transformation, Prime Minister Modi pointed to the country’s success in building a scalable Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) for 1.4 billion citizens. He emphasized India’s AI Mission, announcing that India is developing its own Large Language Model (LLM) tailored to its linguistic and cultural diversity.
He reaffirmed India’s readiness to share its AI expertise with the world, ensuring that AI technology is:
- Accessible and inclusive
- Empowered by open-source platforms
- Driven by sustainable and ethical frameworks
India to Host the Next AI Summit
In a major announcement, Prime Minister Modi declared that India will host the next AI Action Summit, further solidifying the country’s commitment to AI-driven innovation, governance, and ethical development.
Key AI Summit Discussions
The summit featured critical discussions on:
- Ensuring greater access to AI infrastructure for inclusion
- AI for public interest and sustainable development
- Enhancing AI diversity and mitigating biases
- Developing safe and trusted AI governance frameworks
The India-France partnership in sustainability—through initiatives like the International Solar Alliance—was cited as a blueprint for AI collaboration, ensuring that AI serves humanity in a smart, responsible, and sustainable manner.
With India set to host the next AI Action Summit, the event reaffirmed the global commitment to shaping AI as a force for collective progress while addressing risks, governance, and innovation for a better future.