The leaders of OpenAI, Google DeepMind, and Anthropic will attend the G7 summit in Évian-les-Bains, France, from June 15 to 17, according to the French presidential office. Sam Altman, Demis Hassabis, and Dario Amodei confirmed their attendance, marking a significant moment as it will be the first G7 meeting with representation from all three major AI companies.
French President Emmanuel Macron extended a personal invitation to Altman, which is notable as it will be his first appearance at the annual summit. Chris Lehane, OpenAI’s chief global affairs officer, stated that Altman is expected to engage actively in discussions with global leaders.
AI is expected to be a primary focus of the summit’s agenda. The French G7 presidency has solicited support from the International Energy Agency on finance, energy, and digital issues, emphasizing AI’s role in these areas. This event is seen as a critical juncture in positioning France at the forefront of global AI governance.
The joint attendance of Altman, Amodei, and Hassabis coincides with a recent letter they signed to Congress advocating for stricter regulations on synthetic DNA and AI-related biological threats. This alignment reflects a rare moment of unity among the rival companies regarding AI policy and underscores its growing significance in international diplomacy.
The summit will also feature leaders from France, the United States, Canada, Japan, the United Kingdom, Italy, and Germany, with Brazil, South Korea, India, and Kenya participating as guest nations.
