Paris is hosting a major global summit on artificial intelligence (AI), co-chaired by French President Emmanuel Macron and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

The event has drawn 1,500 participants, including tech leaders like OpenAI’s Sam Altman and Google’s Sundar Pichai, as well as diplomats and investors.

Macron announced €109 billion in upcoming investments in France, including massive data center projects supported by international and domestic firms.

The summit highlights France’s ambition to lead in AI, leveraging its nuclear energy for sustainable data infrastructure.

However, critics argue that the country risks over-reliance on American tech giants, calling for a more independent AI strategy.

The event underscores the global race for AI dominance and its implications for sovereignty and innovation.