On February 11, a total of 61 countries adopted a joint statement on the need for “open, inclusive and ethical” artificial intelligence (AI) at the Paris AI Summit held in France.

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

However, it is noteworthy that the US and UK did not sign the conference's final statement, citing national interests and regulatory concerns.

The joint statement stressed that issues related to AI and energy were “for the first time” addressed in a multilateral context.

The statement highlights the need to raise awareness of the impact of AI on the labor market and promote technologies that positively shape the future of the industry.

The signatories stressed the importance of strengthening coordination in AI governance and preventing market monopolies to make AI more accessible, highlighting the need to make progress in ensuring the security and reliability of AI, stating that “sustainable” AI for society and the world must be a top priority.

Although the US did not sign the joint statement, speaking to world leaders and technology executives, US Vice President JD Vance affirmed that Washington is still interested in international cooperation on AI, although he warned that international governance frameworks "must promote innovation rather than inhibit AI".