Summary
A major international summit on artificial intelligence is being held in New Delhi, India, with leaders like the UN chief and France's president discussing how to manage AI technology. They are focusing on issues like job disruption, child safety, and regulations. The summit highlights India's growing role in the AI field and wraps up this Friday.
Key Facts
- The AI summit in New Delhi is part of a series that started in 2023 and followed events in France, South Korea, and the UK.
- Key topics include job disruption, child safety, and regulations for AI.
- United Nations chief Antonio Guterres expressed concern about AI's risks and called for a $3 billion fund for open access to the technology.
- French President Emmanuel Macron emphasized collaboration with allies like India and stressed that Europe is both innovative and safe for AI development.
- Bill Gates was supposed to speak but withdrew due to past ties with Jeffrey Epstein; another Gates Foundation official will speak instead.
- India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted India’s recent AI achievements and its ambition to share AI technology globally.
- The summit is the first of its kind held in a developing country and marks India's progress in global AI competitiveness.
- The five-day summit will end on Friday.
