Prime Minister Keir Starmer has chosen not to attend the upcoming international summit on artificial intelligence in Paris, despite the participation of other world leaders. This decision follows criticism regarding his international travel. Instead, he will concentrate on domestic matters, including overseeing the government's immigration bill. While his absence may strain relations with co-hosts like President Macron and Prime Minister Modi, Starmer emphasizes the UK’s commitment to leading in AI technology through ongoing domestic initiatives.
Despite the importance of international collaboration on AI, Prime Minister Starmer has opted to focus on his domestic priorities and avoid attending the Paris summit.
Officials highlight that Starmer's absence from the Paris AI conference, where significant discussions with world leaders were expected, risks upsetting diplomatic relations.
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