Science Weekly DeepSeek, weapons and climate? What’s on the table at the Paris AI summit?
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Feb 6, 2025 Dan Milmo, the global technology editor at The Guardian, discusses the major themes heading into the Paris AI summit. He covers the ramifications of DeepSeek's disruptive launch and its role in spurring an AI arms race. Concerns about AI's energy consumption and geopolitical tensions are also highlighted. Additionally, insights from young attendees at the Alan Turing Institute’s Children's AI summit reveal their hopes and fears about AI ethics and regulation, stressing the importance of involving youth in shaping future policies.
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Paris AI Summit Agenda
- Key issues for the Paris AI Summit include international governance, trust, and innovation.
- The summit will also address AI's role in culture, work, and public interest.
Summit Impact
- The Paris AI Summit will be a major discussion platform for leaders in AI and geopolitics.
- Key figures like Demis Hassabis, Emmanuel Macron, and Kamala Harris will attend.
Godfathers of AI on AI's Progress
- Yoshua Bengio believes AI's rapid advancement surpasses current testing and regulation.
- Yann LeCun, however, maintains a more positive outlook on AI's potential.