Here is the rewritten content without changing its meaning, retaining the original length, and keeping proper headings and titles:

Fei-Fei Li Addresses AI Regulation and Ecosystem at France AI Action Summit

Fei-Fei Li, the renowned Stanford researcher and founder of World Labs, delivered the opening speech at the Artificial Intelligence Action Summit in Paris, drawing attention to the need for a balanced approach to AI regulation and ecosystem development.

Balancing Pro-Business and Anti-Big Tech Stances

While sharing some of her views over the weekend, Li’s stance on AI regulation and the AI ecosystem as a whole was notable for its nuance. She managed to present a platform that was both pro-business and anti-Big Tech/big AI labs simultaneously.

The Importance of Collaborative AI Ecosystem

"We need to invest in far healthier and more vibrant AI ecosystems where academia and the community can produce," Li told conference delegates. "Open-source communities and the public sector can all participate and play their critical role alongside big companies in driving this technology forward. If AI is going to change the world, we need everyone from all walks of life to have a role in shaping this change."

Consequences of Concentrated Resources

Li also emphasized the importance of diversity in AI research and development. "If these resources are concentrated in only a handful of companies, the AI ecosystem will suffer from the lack of curiosity-driven research, top educational talents, open-source efforts, and multidisciplinary explorations," she added.

A Pragmatic Approach to AI Regulation

At the same time, Li expressed her concerns about AI regulation around the world. While not singling out any specific government or laws, she called for a more pragmatic approach. "For starters, it’s essential that we govern on the basis of science, not science fiction," she said. "So much of today’s AI conversations are covered by sensationalism and result in misleading policies of AI governance. Instead, we need to apply a much more scientific method in assessing and measuring AI’s capability and limitations, which can consensually lead to more precise, actionable policies around it in reality."

Avoiding Restrictions on AI Research

Li also warned against unnecessary restrictions on AI research. "In turn, this brings me to the second point of embracing a pragmatic attitude instead of an ideological one when it comes to AI governance," she said. "AI is poised to be a powerful technology that can help us to live and work better if used well."

The Potential of AI to Drive Positive Change

According to Fei-Fei, historians will look back at this period in time and call it the first true era of AI, which could have "civilizational consequences." While acknowledging that jobs may be impacted by the progress of AI, she also emphasized the potential of AI to "augment and empower us" – assuming policymakers, AI companies, and the research community make the right decisions.

Call to Action from Government Leaders and Tech CEOs

Government leaders and tech CEOs are expected to sign and share a statement at the end of the AI Action Summit on Tuesday, highlighting the importance of collaborative and pragmatic approaches to AI development and regulation.