<h1>Experts Discuss AI Development Challenges in Emerging Economies at Paris Summit; Focus on Economic Growth and Labor Market Impact.</h1> At the Paris AI Summit, key barriers hindering the development of AI ecosystems in emerging economies were discussed by policymakers, researchers, and industry experts. Organized by the Center of Policy Research and Governance, AI4India, and the Center for Indo-European Cooperation, the event featured three panel discussions. These panels explored AI's role in economic growth, data sovereignty, and its impact on labor markets. Discussions highlighted AI's transformative potential, the importance of data leadership in the Global South, and the challenges AI poses to non-skilled and semi-skilled labor, emphasizing the need for policies fostering equitable opportunities.