Paris AI Action Summit

Syllabus: GS3/ Science and Technology, Economy

Context

• PM Modi co-chaired the third edition of the AI Action Summit in Paris.

Paris AI Action Summit

• The summit emphasized sustainable AI growth and energy efficiency, aligning with global climate imperatives. 
• Its objectives include:
  • Providing access to independent, safe, and reliable AI for a wide range of users.
  • Developing environmentally friendly AI with lower energy demands.
  • Ensuring effective and inclusive global AI governance.
• The event focused on five key themes: Public service AI, Future of work, Innovation and culture, Trust in AI ,and Global AI governance.

India’s Perspective and Initiatives

• AI for Global Good: India emphasized AI’s transformative potential across sectors like healthcare, education, and agriculture, highlighting its role in achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
• Five Pillars for Responsible AI Development: PM Modi proposed a five-point agenda for ethical and transparent AI growth:
  • Pooling global resources and talent for AI innovation.
  • Developing open-source AI systems.   
  • Creating high-quality, unbiased datasets.   
  • Democratizing AI for people-centric applications.
  • Addressing cybersecurity concerns, disinformation, and deepfakes.
• Addressing Job Loss Concerns: India acknowledged concerns about AI-induced job displacement but emphasized the historical trend of technological advancements transforming work rather than eliminating it.
  • India stressed the importance of skilling and reskilling initiatives.

Significance for India

• Global AI Landscape: The summit takes place amidst intense competition in the AI field, particularly between the West and China.
  • It provides an opportunity for India and France to demonstrate their soft power in this crucial area.   
• Strategic Partnerships: The summit strengthens the strategic partnership between India and France in a critical technology domain.

Way Ahead

• India is developing its own Large Language Model (LLM) tailored to its linguistic and cultural diversity.     
• The public-private partnership model ensures affordable computing power for startups and researchers.
• The IndiaAI Mission supports AI research and development through initiatives such as;
  • Subsidized access to Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) clusters for AI training.
  • Funding for AI-driven projects in critical sectors.

Concluding remarks

• The Paris AI Action Summit reinforces India’s commitment to ethical, sustainable, and inclusive AI development. 
• As AI reshapes industries, India’s proactive investments in AI education, governance, and innovation will determine its future role in the global AI landscape. 

Source: BS