Consider the following statements regarding AI Action Summit held in Grand Palais, Paris in February 2025:

1. Co-chaired with India, the event builds on the advances made at the Bletchley Park Summit held in 2023 and the Seoul Summit held in 2024.
2. Along with other countries, US and UK also signed the declaration on inclusive and sustainable AI.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. I only
2. II only
3. Both I and II
4. Neither I nor II

Explanation

Statement I is correct

• The summit was co-chaired by India and France. Building on the foundations of the Bletchley and Seoul Summits, the Paris AI Summit 2025 aimed to shape the future of artificial intelligence through three core objectives:
  • Democratising AI Access
  • Sustainable AI Development
  • Inclusive AI Governance

Statement II is incorrect

• Fifty-eight countries, including India, China, Brazil, France and Australia, signed a joint statement on Inclusive and Sustainable Artificial Intelligence for People and the Planet at the AI Action Summit in Paris. The statement was not signed by the United States and the United Kingdom.

Answer: (a) I only; Difficulty Level: Medium