Forging Global Partnerships : French Minister’s Visit Strengthens AI Governance and Bilateral Ties

French Digital Affairs Minister Jean-Noël Barrot is set to make his second official visit to India, attending the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI) Summit on December 13, 2023. The visit also coincides with the European Union’s groundbreaking agreement on the AI Act, positioning the EU as the world’s first democracy with comprehensive AI regulations.

France, a co-founding member of GPAI, stresses international collaboration for the responsible development of AI aligned with human rights. Minister Barrot will spotlight GPAI’s crucial role in AI governance, addressing pressing topics like generative AI’s opportunities and challenges. The summit aims to reinforce GPAI’s functionality.