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Altman at Paris Summit: AI as a Global Opportunity
OpenAI CEO Pushes for Positive View of AI, Highlights U.S.’s Critical Role in Sector at AI Action Summit
Editorial Team9 February 2025

 


 Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, is set to attend the AI Action Summit in Paris, where he will highlight the need for a global vision of AI that is not only limited to risks but also includes opportunities for growth. The summit, which will involve international heads of state and decision-makers, is a key step in strengthening U.S. influence in the AI sector.

Key points:

  • Sam Altman urges a shift in thinking about the future of AI.
  • The AI Action Summit in Paris will feature world leaders and senior government officials.
  • OpenAI is stepping up its activities to promote a democratic vision of AI, with events internationally.
  • European regulatory challenges could limit investment in AI compared to the United States.


Ahead of the AI Action Summit in Paris, Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, is issuing a warning to world leaders, urging a global vision of AI that overcomes traditional fears about its risks and instead embraces the growth opportunities it can offer. The summit, to be held next Monday and Tuesday at the Grand Palais in Paris, will bring together numerous heads of state and senior government officials, giving Altman an opportunity to present his perspective on the future of AI. According to sources close to the organization, Altman is trying to push for a paradigm shift, where the focus is not only fixed on the dangers associated with AI, but also on the potential for development and progress that this technology promises, especially in a highly competitive global environment. Indeed, in recent months, Altman has emphasized the importance of a democratic, U.S.-centered AI to counter China’s growing influence in this strategic sector. Vice President JD Vance, with experience in technology investment, will attend the summit, contributing to the dialogue on the future political and economic implications of AI. During scheduled meetings, Altman and other senior OpenAI executives will present data and analysis on AI users and developers in various countries, showing how innovation opportunities can be a key driver of global growth. In parallel, OpenAI’s “Innovation for America” campaign is gaining momentum with events being planned in New York and Texas that will take up the same message, aiming to raise awareness among U.S. leaders about the potential of AI. Similar events are also planned in London, Brussels and New Delhi, reinforcing OpenAI’s role as a leading interlocutor in global debates. The growing focus on concrete applications of AI also finds substance in recent developments, such as the Stargate project in the United States, which could lead to substantial investment in AI infrastructure. However, European regulations pose a significant challenge to attracting needed capital, putting Europe at a disadvantage compared to the United States. In the Parisian context, OpenAI has planned a series of promotional initiatives, including visible ads at Charles de Gaulle Airport, designed to familiarize the public with the advances made through the technology.

In addition, the company will launch its first commercial during the Super Bowl next Sunday, marking another step in consolidating its media presence.