EU leaders hold first AI summit in Dublin

European Union leaders are meeting in Dublin on Friday for their first-ever summit debate on the risks and promises of artificial intelligence, as Europe seeks to keep pace with the US and China. The 27 heads of state will hear from Mistral CEO Arthur Mensch, a rare European AI champion, and Nobel Prize-winning AI pioneer Geoffrey Hinton. The informal summit, where no major decisions are expected, aims to balance protecting society against AI risks with encouraging investment for economic benefits. The meeting comes amid industry turmoil following Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's departure over a personal scandal, though that is not on the official agenda. Estonia and Finland have urged a common EU framework for responding to serious AI incidents, while experts stress the need for responsible deployment and international partnerships to limit dangers.