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The 'Summit for Action on Artificial Intelligence' held in Paris on February 10-11 saw commitments of €109 billion from private investors for digital infrastructure and AI development in France. The UAE is set to invest €50 billion to establish the largest AI-focused campus in Europe, including a giant data center.

An additional €59 billion will support data centers across 35 sites, with plans for high-capacity electrical connections by 2027. The EU is expected to contribute €50 billion to a larger EU AI investment plan of €200 billion, with over €150 billion pledged by international financial actors.

A declaration signed by around sixty countries, including China, France, and India, promotes 'open', 'inclusive', and 'ethical' AI. However, the US, UK, and Israel did not sign. The 'Current AI' initiative aims to create AI for public interest, backed by €400 million and seeking to raise €2.5 billion within five years.