Ladies and gentlemen, distinguished guests, and friends across five continents,
Today, we gather at a pivotal moment in history at the AI Action Summit Paris. A moment where the choices we make will not only define the future of artificial intelligence but will shape the very fabric of our societies, our economies, and our democracies.
AI is not just a tool. It is a force—one that can either deepen inequalities or bridge them, either automate exclusion or create opportunities, either strip away our humanity or amplify it. The path we choose is not inevitable. It is ours to define.
I am honored to be here today, as the representative of the Boston Global Forum (BGF) for France and the African continent, an institution dedicated to forging global leadership, peace, and security through dialogue and action.
I extend my deepest gratitude to Mr. Nguyen Anh Tuan, co-Founder and co-Chair of the Boston Global Forum whose vision has brought us together in this space of reflection and transformation and to the organizers of this AI Action Summit event at the Fondation de l’Ecole normale supérieure.
We also take this opportunity to present a document that pays tribute to President Emmanuel Macron and the people of France—a nation whose history is a testament to the power of ideas, innovation, and human progress.
This initiative, “Creating a New Paris of Enlightenment,” envisions France stepping forward as a global leader in the AI Age, driving innovation that is deeply rooted in human values, ethics, and progress for all.
Why invoke the Enlightenment? Because history has shown us that technological revolutions are meaningless without human progress. The Age of Enlightenment challenged dogma, democratized knowledge, and laid the foundations for modern society. Today, AI has the same potential—but only if we steer it with wisdom, courage, and inclusivity.
The Boston global forum is working for an AI that creates a fair, Inclusive, and Sustainable Future Because AI must serve humanity, not just power or profit. It’s a question of justice, trust, and shared prosperity. The future of AI must be built on principles that ensure technology empowers people, strengthens societies, and safeguards our planet.
To achieve this, we need strong governance, ethical innovation, and global collaboration.
We have worked on 9 fundamental principles to address these challenges:
- Governance & Accountability – A New Social Contract for AI and a Global Digital Governance Alliance to ensure fairness, transparency, and responsibility.
- AI for Smarter Societies – AIWS Government 24/7 for efficient, citizen-focused governance, and AIWS University to train ethical AI leaders.
- Equity & Inclusion – AI must empower all, not exclude. Gender inclusivity must be embedded at every level.
- AI for Well-Being – Transforming healthcare, education, and industry to improve lives.
- AI for Sustainability – A key tool to combat climate change, optimize energy, and drive sustainability.
- France Leading the AI Age – Not just a participant, but a global leader in ethical, human-centered AI.
This is not just a roadmap for France—it’s a global call to action. The future of AI is ours to shape. The time to act is now.
The real question before us today is not whether AI will shape our future. It is how we will shape AI.
Will it reinforce the divisions of the past, or will it forge new bridges of collaboration?
Will it be a weapon of control, or a catalyst for freedom and human dignity?
Will it replace humanity, or will it elevate what makes us human?
We have the minds, the vision, and the responsibility to answer these questions. So let us not just discuss the future. Let us design it. Together.
Thank you. I am now going to handover to Mr. Tuan Nguyen, CEO of the Boston Global Forum.
Thank you.
