AI Safety Summit: Day 5
The momentum of the AI Action Summit continued with a dynamic series of parallel events across Paris and London, demonstrating the truly international nature of the ongoing dialogue on AI development and governance.
The day began with TechUK's Head of International Policy, Sabina Ciofu, attending and AWS breakfast before speaking at the AI Fringe panel in Paris on "Delivering Trustworthy AI in Challenging Times." The discussion emphasised data flows, regulatory cooperation, and the UK's progress in developing practical tools for operationalising ethics through assurance mechanisms and standards. A key point was the need for an international common language on transparency that serves customers, regulators, and investors alike.
Station F hosted crucial discussions on the challenges of resource competition in AI development, exploring the distribution of computing power, talent, and data resources. The sessions highlighted the stark contrast between US tech giants investing $40-80bn each in AI development versus European companies like Mistral raising $1bn. The dialogue also addressed the role of competition authorities and the complexities of regulatory compliance, particularly for smaller companies facing disproportionate burdens compared to established players.
At the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), Datasphere unveiled its report "Sandboxes for AI: tools for a new frontier." The event brought together an impressive panel including representatives from Microsoft, OpenMined, Japan's Ministry of International Affairs, the Alan Turing Institute, OECD, and Singapore's IMDA. Discussions emphasised the importance of adaptive frameworks and the Hiroshima process in shaping international AI governance.
Meanwhile in London, at the British Library techUK hosted two significant AI Fringe panel sessions moderated by Sue Daley OBE. The first explored "The Industrialisation of AI," examining how we can support AI adoption across the economy. The second session focused on "AI in Public Services," investigating practical implementation strategies in the public sector and the importance of trust and data to get this right.
From left to right: Peter Corpe, Josh Robson, Rocio Concha Galguera, Kanishka Narayan MP, Sue Daley OBE
From left to right: Sue Daley OBE, Kirsty Innes, Sir Nigel Shadbolt, Duncan Brown, Imogen Parker, Paul Maltby
In her closing remarks at London's AI Fringe gathering, Minister Feryal Clark highlighted how the AI Opportunities Plan will unlock AI's benefits, with aims to make compute 20x more accessible by 2030 and foster local AI growth zones. She noted that the government have launched the express of interest for AI growth zones. Feryal emphasised inclusive growth through initiatives to diversify the talent pool, ensure SME representation, and announced an exciting new AI Energy Council to collaborate with energy companies on clean energy solutions. The Minister also noted the success pre-summit engagements of Tech7 meetings and TechUK-supported events at the British Embassy in strengthening international partnerships.
techUK's leadership continued to play a key role in Paris, with CEO Julian David participating in a panel at Station F on "National AI Roadmaps: A Round Table on International Cooperation," while Sabina Ciofu contributed valuable insights at an Atlantic Council roundtable lunch discussion.
The day concluded with a series of well-attended industry receptions hosted by Anthropic, Mozilla, and AWS, providing valuable networking opportunities and continued dialogue. These events underscored the day's key themes: the delicate balance between innovation and regulation, the critical importance of international cooperation, and the need for frameworks that support both established players and newcomers in the AI ecosystem.
As we reflect on another remarkable (and final) day of the AI Action Summit, it's clear that the global AI community is moving from conversation to concrete action. The parallel discussions in Paris and London demonstrate not just the scale of collaboration needed, but also the shared commitment to ensuring AI benefits reach across society, economy, and our planet.
Tomorrow brings another day of opportunities to shape this transformative technology together – but for now this insight series comes to a close, thanks for tuning in.
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Julian David OBE
Julian David OBE
Julian David is the CEO of techUK, the leading technology trade association that aims to realise the positive outcomes that digital technology can achieve for People, Society, the Economy and the Planet.
He leads techUK’s nearly 100 strong team representing over a thousand British based tech companies, comprising global and national champions and more than 600 SMEs and ScaleUP companies. techUK is the voice of the tech industry in the UK with 21 member led programmes covering all of tech from ‘Chips to Clicks’ and addressing 11 market sectors from Defence and Central Government, through to Health, Consumer Electronics and Financial Services.
In 2021 techUK launched TechSkills, the employer-led accreditation organisation that aims to improve the flow of talent into the digital workforce and open up access for all to high value tech jobs.
Julian represents techUK on a number of external bodies including the Digital Economy Council, the National Cyber Security Advisory Council and the Department of Business and Trade’s Strategic Trade Advisory Group. He is member of the NTA Advisory Board of DIGITALEUROPE and is a member of the Board of the Health Innovation Network the South London Academic Health Science Network.
Julian has over thirty years of experience in the technology industry. Prior to joining techUK, he had a series of leadership roles at IBM including Vice President for Small and Medium Business and Public Sector. After leaving IBM he worked as a consultant helping tech SMEs establish successful operations in the U.K. His personal interests include Football (West Ham, Balham FC and Real Madrid) and Art.
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Twitter:
- @techUKCEO
- LinkedIn:
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/julian-david-8013b817/
Sue Daley OBE
Sue Daley OBE
Sue leads techUK's Technology and Innovation work.
This includes work programmes on cloud, data protection, data analytics, AI, digital ethics, Digital Identity and Internet of Things as well as emerging and transformative technologies and innovation policy.
In 2025, Sue was honoured with an Order of the British Empire (OBE) for services to the Technology Industry in the New Year Honours List.
She has been recognised as one of the most influential people in UK tech by Computer Weekly's UKtech50 Longlist and in 2021 was inducted into the Computer Weekly Most Influential Women in UK Tech Hall of Fame.
A key influencer in driving forward the data agenda in the UK, Sue was co-chair of the UK government's National Data Strategy Forum until July 2024. As well as being recognised in the UK's Big Data 100 and the Global Top 100 Data Visionaries for 2020 Sue has also been shortlisted for the Milton Keynes Women Leaders Awards and was a judge for the Loebner Prize in AI. In addition to being a regular industry speaker on issues including AI ethics, data protection and cyber security, Sue was recently a judge for the UK Tech 50 and is a regular judge of the annual UK Cloud Awards.
Prior to joining techUK in January 2015 Sue was responsible for Symantec's Government Relations in the UK and Ireland. She has spoken at events including the UK-China Internet Forum in Beijing, UN IGF and European RSA on issues ranging from data usage and privacy, cloud computing and online child safety. Before joining Symantec, Sue was senior policy advisor at the Confederation of British Industry (CBI). Sue has an BA degree on History and American Studies from Leeds University and a Masters Degree on International Relations and Diplomacy from the University of Birmingham. Sue is a keen sportswoman and in 2016 achieved a lifelong ambition to swim the English Channel.
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Phone:
- 020 7331 2055
- Twitter:
- @ChannelSwimSue,@ChannelSwimSue
Sabina Ciofu
Sabina Ciofu
Sabina Ciofu is Associate Director – International, running the International Policy and Trade Programme at techUK.
Based in Brussels, she leads our EU policy and engagement. She is also our lead on international trade policy, with a focus on digital trade chapter in FTAs, regulatory cooperation as well as broader engagement with the G7, G20, WTO and OECD.
As a transatlanticist at heart, Sabina is a GMF Marshall Memorial fellow and issue-lead on the EU-US Trade and Technology Council, within DigitalEurope.
Previously, she worked as Policy Advisor to a Member of the European Parliament for almost a decade, where she specialised in tech regulation, international trade and EU-US relations.
Sabina loves building communities and bringing people together. She is the founder of the Gentlewomen’s Club and co-organiser of the Young Professionals in Digital Policy. Previously, as a member of the World Economic Forum’s Global Shapers Community, she led several youth civic engagement and gender equality projects.
She sits on the Advisory Board of the University College London European Institute, Café Transatlantique, a network of women in transatlantic technology policy and The Nine, Brussels’ first members-only club designed for women.
Sabina holds an MA in War Studies from King’s College London and a BA in Classics from the University of Cambridge.
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Phone:
- +32 473 323 280
- Website:
- www.techuk.org
Theophile Maiziere
Theophile Maiziere
Theo joined techUK in 2024 as EU Policy Manager. Based in Brussels, he works on our EU policy and engagement.
Theo is an experienced policy adviser who has helped connect EU and non-EU decision makers.
Prior to techUK, Theo worked at the EU delegation to Australia, the Israeli trade mission to the EU, and the City of London Corporation’s Brussels office. In his role, Theo ensures that techUK members are well-informed about EU policy, its origins, and its implications, while also facilitating valuable input to Brussels-based decision-makers.
Theo holds and LLM in International and European law, and an MA in European Studies, both from the University of Amsterdam.
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Website:
- www.techuk.org
- LinkedIn:
- linkedin.com/in/théophile-maiziere-a32772111
Tess Buckley
Tess Buckley
Tess is the Programme Manager for Digital Ethics and AI Safety at techUK.
Prior to techUK Tess worked as an AI Ethics Analyst, which revolved around the first dataset on Corporate Digital Responsibility (CDR), and then later the development of a large language model focused on answering ESG questions for Chief Sustainability Officers. Alongside other responsibilities, she distributed the dataset on CDR to investors who wanted to further understand the digital risks of their portfolio, she drew narratives and patterns from the data, and collaborate with leading institutes to support academics in AI ethics. She has authored articles for outlets such as ESG Investor, Montreal AI Ethics Institute, The FinTech Times, and Finance Digest. Covered topics like CDR, AI ethics, and tech governance, leveraging company insights to contribute valuable industry perspectives. Tess is Vice Chair of the YNG Technology Group at YPO, an AI Literacy Advisor at Humans for AI, a Trustworthy AI Researcher at Z-Inspection Trustworthy AI Labs and an Ambassador for AboutFace.
Tess holds a MA in Philosophy and AI from Northeastern University London, where she specialised in biotechnologies and ableism, following a BA from McGill University where she joint-majored in International Development and Philosophy, minoring in communications. Tess’s primary research interests include AI literacy, AI music systems, the impact of AI on disability rights and the portrayal of AI in media (narratives). In particular, Tess seeks to operationalise AI ethics and use philosophical principles to make emerging technologies explainable, and ethical.
Outside of work Tess enjoys kickboxing, ballet, crochet and jazz music.
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Website:
- tessbuckley.me
- LinkedIn:
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/tesssbuckley/
