The US rejected a proposed AI regulatory framework deemed overly stringent, presented at the Paris summit.
Following US objections to a proposed international AI agreement deemed excessively regulatory, the UK may not sign it, according to a senior British official cited by Politico. The official emphasized the US’s significant influence on the matter.
Addressing the AI Action Summit in Paris, US Vice President J.D. Vance cautioned against excessive AI regulation, warning it could stifle innovation.
“My focus today isn’t AI safety, as it was in previous years; it’s on the opportunities AI presents,” Vance stated, highlighting the US commitment to fostering pro-growth AI policies.
British Technology Secretary Peter Kyle acknowledged the US as a major player, noting that the UK’s approach aligns with America’s adaptation to the rapidly evolving AI landscape.
Summit discussions centered on AI’s societal and environmental impacts. Over 800 participants from diverse sectors explored maximizing benefits while mitigating risks.
The Guardian reported that a final communique on “inclusive and sustainable” AI, endorsed by 61 nations including China, India, Japan, Australia, and Canada, prioritized ensuring AI is open, inclusive, transparent, ethical, safe, secure, trustworthy, and sustainable.
Upon assuming office, US President Donald Trump rescinded a 2023 executive order aimed at mitigating AI risks to consumers, workers, and national security.
Trump recently unveiled a $500 billion initiative to bolster AI infrastructure, a collaboration with OpenAI, Oracle, and SoftBank, described as a vital step in securing US AI leadership.
China’s recent release of the AI assistant DeepSeek, now the top app on the US App Store, has surprised the industry, despite US export controls aiming to restrict access to advanced microchips for Chinese firms.
Several nations, including Australia, South Korea, and Italy, have banned DeepSeek’s use in government operations due to data security concerns. Similarly, the US Navy and NASA have imposed blocks, while Congress proposed legislation to ban it from all government devices.