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G7 leaders will tackle the security risks of artificial intelligence and social media on Wednesday, concluding a three-day summit in France that U.S. President Donald Trump heavily dominated.
Following the final sessions, French President Emmanuel Macron will host Trump for dinner at the Palace of Versailles.
While the summit previously concentrated on Trump’s deal to end the war with Iran and efforts to push Russia toward peace with Ukraine, digital threats will take centre stage on its final day.
Tech executives will join the world leaders for lunch to discuss these digital concerns, including OpenAI head Sam Altman, Anthropic chief Dario Amodei, and Arthur Mensch of the European rival Mistral AI.
The security debate arrives amid a push by some European members for stricter regulations, a move that has frustrated the United States.
Ahead of the talks, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a UK ban on social media for children under 16, a policy France is also considering.
Macron stated that the G7 aims to improve cybersecurity while protecting both children and democratic institutions.
The seven global powers hope to finalise joint statements on the Middle East and Ukraine before holding separate press conferences.
Trump remained the focal point throughout the event, and French officials expressed satisfaction that he stayed for the entire summit.
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Macron’s subsequent dinner invitation to Versailles will mark the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence.
Trump praised the venue choice, calling the historic palace “the real deal.”
Geopolitics still loomed large over the final day’s proceedings.
Allies plan to question Trump regarding his impending Middle East peace deal with Iran, which he expects to sign in Switzerland on Friday.
Trump clarified that the U.S. holds no obligation to invest in Iran, warning that “all hell” would rain down if the country pursued nuclear weapons.
The US President also adopted a firmer stance against Moscow, urging Russia to make a deal, while criticising Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for taking too long with Israel’s military campaign against Hezbollah in Lebanon.
