India, China sign inclusive AI agreement

 India, China, the European Union, and more than 50 other countries have agreed to a statement on “Inclusive and Sustainable Artificial Intelligence (AI) for People and the Planet” at the AI Action Summit in Paris, which ended on Feb. 11. However, many experts are worried that this could lead to greater divisions between countries.

“The AI Summit ends in rupture. AI accelerationists want pure expansion — more capital, energy, private infrastructure, no guardrails. Public interest camp supports labour, sustainability, shared data, safety and oversight. The gap never looked wider. AI is in its empire era,” Kate Crawford, research professor at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, wrote on X (formerly Twitter).

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“So it goes deeper than just the US and UK not signing the agreement. There are deep ideological divides and multiple fractures,” the expert added.  

Overview of AI Action Summit 2025 at Paris

The AI Action Summit held in Paris on February 10 and 11, 2025, brought together over 60 countries, including India, China, and members of the European Commision, to discuss the future of artificial intelligence (AI) and its impact on society. The main focus was to establish a global framework for inclusive and sustainable AI development, ensuring AI benefits people and the planet while mitigating potential risks.

At the summit, a significant declaration on “Inclusive and Sustainable Artificial Intelligence for People and the Planet” was signed by numerous countries. The agreement emphasizes ethical, transparent, and responsible AI development, as well as the importance of international cooperation on AI governance.

However, the United States and United Kingdom did not sign the declaration, citing concerns about overly restrictive regulations that might hinder technological innovation. Vice President JD Vance emphasized the need for balanced regulation to foster innovation without stifling progress.

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European leaders, including President of European Commision Ursula von der Leyen, pushed for an open-source, collaborative approach to AI, aiming for Europe to lead AI innovation while ensuring safety and transparency.

The summit highlighted the deepening global divide in AI regulation, with some countries advocating for strict governance and others focusing on the economic potential and benefits of AI innovation.

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