Global AI summit in Paris

Politicians and executives attending a summit on artificial intelligence in Paris have been urged to broaden development and use of the technology beyond advanced economies. Our AI expert answers audience questions and explains what the summit is trying to achieve.

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Presenter: Luke Jones.

(Photo: View of the logo of the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Action Summit at the Grand Palais in Paris, France, February 10, 2025. Credit: Benoit Tessier/Reuters)