AI Action Summit: "France welcomes all AI researchers and innovators" (C. Chappaz, Minister for AI)

"France is committed to fostering collaboration between researchers and companies, ensuring that innovation does not stay confined within academic circles but becomes a driving force for economic growth, global competitiveness, and inclusion. As it accelerates, talent is by far the most valuable asset. France welcomes this talent, all AI researchers and innovators from all over the world", says Clara Chappaz, French Minister in charge of AI and Digital Affairs, on 06/02/2025.

She is speaking at the launch event of the AI Action Summit being held in Paris from 06 to 11/02. Organised by the Institut Polytechnique de Paris, this conference titled "AI, Science and Society" hosts presentations by researchers on their work.

For Laura Chaubard, DG and acting President of the École Polytechnique, which is hosting the event, AI is a transformative force that needs the help of the "guiding lights of science and education" if the world is to navigate it.

"I believe École Polytechnique and universities around the world can be essential actors—not only ensuring innovation but fostering progress…