Consider the following statements regarding Al Action Summit held in Grand Palais, Paris in February 2025: I. Co-chaired with India, the event builds on the advances made at the Bletchley Park Summit held in 2023 and the Seoul Summit held in 2024. II. Along with other countries US and UK also signed the declaration on inclusive and sustainable Al. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. A. I only
2. B. II only
3. C. Both I and II
4. D. Neither I nor II

Answer: A

Explanation

Statement I is correct. The AI Action Summit held in Paris in February 2025 was co-chaired by France and India. This event was designed to build upon the progress and discussions from previous international AI governance summits, specifically the Bletchley Park Summit (2023) and the Seoul Summit (2024), aiming to further global cooperation on AI development and regulation. Statement II is incorrect. While the summit did introduce a declaration on ‘inclusive and sustainable AI,’ both the United States and the United Kingdom declined to sign it. Their refusal was reportedly due to concerns regarding national security and the perceived inadequacy of the declaration in addressing global AI governance comprehensively. Therefore, only statement I is correct. International cooperation on emerging technologies like AI is a significant topic for UPSC, covering Science & Technology and International Relations.