The Paris AI Action Summit 2025, co-hosted by India and France, is set to take place on February 10-11, gathering representatives from nearly 100 countries and over 1,000 participants from civil society and the private sector.

The summit will focus on five key themes: public interest AI, the future of work, innovation and culture, trust in AI, and global AI governance, with a primary emphasis on inclusivity in AI governance.

While the summit will enhance understanding of diverse regulatory perspectives on AI governance, it will not create a global rulebook for AI deployment.

This event occurs against a backdrop of changing political landscapes, including the EU's introduction of the AI Act in 2024, which imposes strict regulations on high-risk AI systems.

In the United States, President Donald Trump has reversed previous AI policies, impacting the country's stance on AI negotiations and governance.

India and France are collaborating on AI development, focusing on infrastructure, governance, and sustainability, while also addressing energy concerns related to AI's power consumption.

The summit aims to enhance transparency and accountability in AI systems, with discussions considering the creation of an AI incident database.

AI privacy and security will be a major topic, particularly concerning the implications of AI technologies and potential data leaks.

Notable political representatives expected to attend include American Vice President J.D. Vance, Chinese Vice Premier Zhang Guoqing, and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.

Prominent business leaders from the AI sector, including Sam Altman of OpenAI and Demis Hassabis of Google DeepMind, will participate in discussions at the summit.

Unlike previous AI summits that focused heavily on safety, the Paris summit aims to avoid new regulations that could hinder innovation in Europe.

This summit is part of ongoing global dialogues involving state leaders and industry stakeholders to establish consensus on AI governance.