The AI and Digital Council
The French AI and Digital Council is an independent body placed under the authority of the Minister Delegate for Artificial Intelligence and Digital Affairs. Its mission is to study all matters related to the development of digital technology and artificial intelligence, as well as their impact on society, the economy, and territories.
The Council is governed by a decree of December 8, 2017, amended by a decree of September 4, 2025. The members were appointed by order of September 8, 2025.
Missions
The mission of the French AI and Digital Council is to study all matters related to the development of digital technology and artificial intelligence, and their impact on society, the economy, and territories. It is responsible for:
- Informing and advising the Government's choices regarding digital technology and artificial intelligence, and enlightening public debate;
- Contributing to the development of France's positions at European and international levels;
- Formulating opinions and recommendations with complete independence.
It is placed under the authority of the Minister Delegate for Artificial Intelligence and Digital Affairs.
To this end, it regularly consults public authorities, elected officials, the economic, associative, and academic sectors, and civil society. It may contribute to the orientation of consultations at European, national, and territorial levels with public authorities, elected officials, the economic, associative, and academic sectors, and civil society.
It may be consulted by the Government on any draft legislative or regulatory provision in the digital field.
It may be referred to for an opinion by the Prime Minister, by the Minister Delegate for Artificial Intelligence and Digital Affairs and, where appropriate, jointly with other ministers concerned, or by the majority of its members on any digital-related issue within its scope of competence. In this context, it may be entrusted with missions of foresight, expertise, study, and consultation.
Read the statement of intent for the 2025-2027 term
Composition
The Council is composed of 2 co-chairs and 15 members, including:
- 3 representatives from the Economic, Social and Environmental Council, the Council of Economic Analysis, and the National Digital Ethics Advisory Committee;
- 8 qualified personalities from the economic, academic, public sectors, or from civil society;
- 2 deputies and 2 senators designated respectively by the presidency of the National Assembly and the Senate.
The co-chairs and members appointed by decree of the Prime Minister are appointed for a two-year term, renewable once. They perform their duties on a voluntary, unremunerated basis.
Discover the photo directory of the Council members
Operations
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The Council meets at least three times a year and as often as necessary.
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It adopts internal rules of procedure and may set up working groups extended to external personalities.
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It establishes an annual work program, updated each year, in connection with the Minister's orientations and public proposals.
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An annual activity report is sent to the President of the Republic, the Prime Minister, and the Minister Delegate for Artificial Intelligence and Digital Affairs.
To carry out its missions, the Council relies on its permanent team (Secrétariat général) hosted by the Direction générale des Entreprises.
Website and social media
The website of the French AI and Digital Council is accessible at conseil-ia-numerique.fr. The publications of the National Digital Council are archived and accessible there.
The LinkedIn account of the French AI and Digital Council succeeds that of the National Digital Council at Linkedin.com/conseil-ia-numerique.