61 countries agree on 'open, inclusive, and ethical' AI at summit in France

ISTANBUL

A total of 61 countries endorsed a joint declaration on the need for "open, inclusive, and ethical" artificial intelligence (AI) at the Paris AI Summit on Tuesday.

According to a statement from the Elysee Palace, the summit took place at the Grand Palais in Paris, where 61 nations, including France, India, and China, reached a consensus on these principles.

Notably, the US and the UK opted not to sign the final statement, citing national interests and regulatory concerns.

The declaration highlighted that questions concerning AI and energy were addressed in a multilateral setting for the "first time."

It emphasized the need to raise awareness about AI's impact on the labor market and promote technologies that positively shape the sector’s future.

The signatories stressed the importance of strengthening coordination in AI governance and preventing market monopolization to make AI more accessible.

The declaration also underscored the need for progress in ensuring AI's security and reliability, stating that making AI "sustainable" for societies and the planet should be a priority.

Despite not signing the agreement, the US expressed interest in international AI collaboration while warning against excessive regulation and cooperation with "authoritarian regimes."

"The United States wants to partner with all of you," US Vice President JD Vance told an audience of world leaders and tech executives. However, he stressed that international regulatory frameworks must "foster AI innovation rather than stifle it."