Fears of losing control over artificial intelligence: France leads an international agreement

French President Emmanuel Macron announced a new international agreement to enhance oversight of advanced artificial intelligence systems, amid growing concerns over security risks and loss of control. The meeting included leaders from eight countries, the US Treasury Secretary, and representatives from the United Nations and the OECD, resulting in the issuance of the "Paris Call for AI Safety."

French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Monday a new international agreement to enhance oversight of advanced artificial intelligence systems, amid growing concerns over security risks associated with the development of this technology and the potential for misuse or loss of control. The announcement followed a meeting held by Macron via video conference, with the participation of about 50 figures including national leaders, technology company executives, and researchers. The Élysée Palace stated that the meeting resulted in the issuance of a declaration titled "Paris Call for AI Safety," which includes commitments to strengthen oversight of these systems, develop joint mechanisms for assessing their risks, and address incidents that may arise from their use. Macron said in a post on platform X that participants agreed on the need to enhance independent and public assessments of AI risks, improve information sharing on serious incidents, and ensure accountability of companies and entities responsible for developing models. The meeting included leaders from eight countries: Canada, Norway, the Netherlands, Finland, Japan, Britain, Bahrain, and Sierra Leone, along with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, and representatives from the United Nations and the OECD. Also participating were several prominent figures in the AI sector, including OpenAI CEO Sam Altman.