World Leaders Gather in Paris: AI Summit or Just a Fancy Tech Party?

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Ah, Paris! The city of love, croissants, and now, apparently, artificial intelligence. Yes, you heard it right! The much-ballyhooed Paris AI Action Summit kicked off on a rather unremarkable Monday, with world leaders and tech titans descending upon the French capital like seagulls on a dropped baguette. Among the illustrious attendees were French President Emmanuel Macron and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who, in a delightful twist of fate, found themselves co-chairing this two-day extravaganza. Who knew AI could bring such high-profile folks together? đŸ€–

Now, what’s on the agenda, you ask? Well, the summit has three lofty goals: making AI accessible to the masses (because who doesn’t want a robot in their pocket?), ensuring these systems are as dependable as your grandma’s old clock, and establishing a global AI governance framework that includes everyone—yes, even your neighbor who still uses dial-up. đŸ•°ïž

As if that wasn’t enough, the conference will delve into five riveting topics, including public service AI, the future of work (spoiler: it involves a lot of Zoom calls), and the ever-elusive trust in AI. And let’s not forget the global AI governance, which sounds suspiciously like a fancy term for “let’s all agree to play nice.” The piĂšce de rĂ©sistance? A foundation that evaluates AI from a public interest perspective, particularly for the Global South. Because nothing says “we care” like a well-meaning committee! 🌍

In a rather amusing twist, JD Vance, making his debut as Vice President, will join the likes of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Google’s Sundar Pichai. It’s like a tech version of the Avengers, but with fewer capes and more PowerPoint presentations. And let’s not overlook the upcoming India-China meeting at the summit, where Chinese Premier Xi Jinping has decided to send Vice Premier Zhang Guoqing as his special envoy. Because nothing says “let’s be friends” like a diplomatic envoy at an AI summit! đŸ€

Meanwhile, the organizers have scheduled the Second India-France AI Policy Roundtable, which sounds like a delightful gathering of minds, or perhaps just a bunch of people arguing over coffee. The Indian Institute of Science, along with various government bodies, is behind this shindig, aiming to evaluate global AI development through vital policy positions. Because if there’s one thing we need, it’s more meetings! ☕

And just when you thought it couldn’t get any more thrilling, India is gearing up for the global AI arms race. The government has handpicked 10 companies to procure a staggering 18,693 graphics processing units (GPUs). Yes, you read that right—18,693! It’s like a techie’s version of a treasure hunt, with a budget of Rs 10,370 crore. Who knew AI could be so expensive? 💰

Among the chosen few are Jio Platforms, Tata Communications, and a host of others, all ready to provide GPU services. It’s a veritable buffet of tech companies, each vying for a slice of the AI pie. So, buckle up, folks! The future of AI is here, and it’s being discussed over croissants in Paris. Bon appĂ©tit! đŸ„

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2025-02-10 13:24