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The AI power crowd heads to Paris (and parties in D.C.)


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Published in Science and Technology on Thursday, February 6th 2025 at 16:42 GMT by Politico   Print publication without navigation

  • The world of artificial intelligence is about to descend on Paris for its next major gathering
  • the AI Action Summit. It officially starts Monday, but the "Semaine de l'Action pour l'Intelligence Artificielle" is already well underway, and leaders are flying into France for pregame events and high-profile meetings.

The article from Politico's Digital Future Daily discusses the growing influence of AI in Washington, D.C., highlighting how AI companies are becoming significant players in the political landscape. It mentions that AI firms are engaging in lobbying efforts, with companies like xAI, founded by Elon Musk, and others like Scale AI, actively seeking to shape policy. The piece also covers the appointment of AI experts to key government positions, such as the new director of the National AI Initiative Office, indicating a deeper integration of AI into federal policy-making. Furthermore, it touches on the political activities of AI entrepreneurs like Paris Marx and the strategic moves by tech leaders like Sam Altman of OpenAI, who are navigating the complex interplay between technology, regulation, and politics. The article underscores the increasing recognition of AI's potential impact on society, economy, and governance, prompting both tech companies and policymakers to prepare for a future where AI plays a central role.

Read the Full Politico Article at:
[ https://www.politico.com/newsletters/digital-future-daily/2025/02/06/ai-washington-power-paris-vance-altman-00202939 ]

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