G7 summit concludes with focus on growth and AI

The final day of the G7 summit in Evian is underway, with leaders gathering for crucial discussions on economic growth and the rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence. The summit, which began with a slight delay, saw U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent take his seat before President Donald Trump arrived.

Today's agenda centers on fostering 'balanced, shared, and sustainable economic growth.' The G7 leaders are joined by representatives from partner countries including Egypt, Kenya, India, Brazil, and South Korea, along with Kristalina Georgieva, the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, and the OECD. Their discussions aim to chart a course for global economic stability and progress.

A significant portion of the day is dedicated to artificial intelligence. A working lunch, titled 'Ensuring safe, rapid, and effective implementation of artificial intelligence,' will bring together G7 leaders, partner country representatives, and key figures from major AI companies. Attendees include Sam Altman of OpenAI, Dario Amodei of Anthropic, Arthur Mensch of Mistral AI, and leaders from Meta, Google, and Salesforce, among others. This session highlights the growing importance of AI governance and its potential impact on the global economy.

The summit concludes with a working lunch and leaders' press conferences. French President Emmanuel Macron is scheduled to hold his press conference at 3 p.m. Later in the evening, President Macron and his wife Brigitte will host President Trump at the Palace of Versailles. This event commemorates the 250th anniversary of American independence and celebrates the historical Franco-American friendship, marked by the 1783 treaty that recognized U.S. independence. The evening includes a dinner and a visit to an exhibition on 'Versailles and American Independence.'