Thu, 06 Feb 2025

Thu, 06 Feb 2025 World leaders set to vie for AI domination at Paris summit

Global politicians and AI bosses will next week attend a summit to debate the disruptive technology.

* China's DeepSeek AI assistant has shaken up the industry, making it seem like the US may no longer have a lock on AI innovation.
* The Artificial Intelligence Action Summit in Paris will feature 80 countries and is seen as an opportunity for Europe to catch up with the US and challenge its dominance.
* India PM Narendra Modi has confirmed his attendance, while British Prime Minister Kier Starmer is reportedly staying away.
* China is expected to be a major player at the summit, with one of its most senior leaders attending alongside DeepSeek creator Liang Wenfeng.
* The summit will discuss various AI-related topics, including safety, ethics, and regulation.
* There are concerns about the potential risks associated with advanced AI, such as the spread of misinformation, bias, and the development of AI-controlled weapons.
* Experts warn that the long-term consequences of developing super-intelligent AI could be catastrophic, with Prof Geoffrey Hinton comparing it to a global nuclear war scenario.
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