India’s role in the AI Action Summit in Paris

Source: The post India’s role in the AI Action Summit in Paris has been created, based on the

article “India’s opportunity at the AI Action Summit” published in “The Hindu” on 10th February 2025.

UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3- Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life.

Context: The article discusses India’s role in the AI Action Summit in Paris. It highlights India’s opportunity to advocate for AI resource access, promote relevant AI applications, and address AI risks for the Global South. Hosting the next summit could strengthen India’s global AI leadership.

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What is the AI Action Summit in Paris?

1. The AI Action Summit will be held in Paris on February 10-11, 2025. India is co-chairing the event with France.
2. This is the third summit after the UK (2023) and South Korea (2024). The Paris summit will discuss AI safety, innovation, governance, and the future of work.

How has India engaged in global AI discussions?

1. India participated in AI summits in the UK and South Korea.
2. The UK summit focused on AI safety and led to the launch of the UK AI Safety Institute (AISI).
3. The South Korea summit expanded discussions on multilateral cooperation. India has also announced its own AI Safety Institute.
4. India has promoted AI for the Global South in multilateral forums. Under India’s G20 presidency in 2023, leaders agreed on a “pro-innovation regulatory approach” to balance AI growth with safety.
5. India hosted the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI) meeting in 2023, calling for equitable AI access.

For detailed information on India’s role in shaping global AI governance read this article here

What should India focus on at the Paris Summit?

1. Expanding AI resource access

India should push for fair access to AI tools, including:

• AI computing power (like India’s 18,600-GPU facility with 40% government funding).
• Data storage, cloud computing, and open-source AI models (like DeepSeek).
• Easier global transfer of AI technologies with safety rules.

2. Developing AI for local needs

India should support AI applications for real-world problems in the Global South, such as:

• Early disease detection in local healthcare systems.
• Personalized education platforms for different learning needs.
• AI tools for improving agriculture.
  • A repository of AI use cases can help guide future projects.

3. Addressing AI risks for the Global South
4. Advocate for AI risk assessments based on real-world harm, as noted in the International Scientific Report on AI Safety.
5. Highlight cultural risks from AI models trained on Western data.
6. Propose a repository of AI-related harms to shape future safety policies.

How can India benefit from this summit?

By leading these discussions, India can strengthen its position as an AI leader. This could help India host the next AI Action Summit. It would also establish India as a bridge between AI superpowers and developing nations.

Question for practice:

Discuss how India can leverage the AI Action Summit in Paris to strengthen its role in global AI leadership.