US and UK reject global AI declaration in Paris
The AI Daily: The United States and United Kingdom just declined to sign a major declaration on “inclusive and sustainable” AI at the Paris summit, breaking ranks with 60 other nations including China, India, Japan, and key European allies.
Key highlights:
- The declaration focused on making AI “open, inclusive, transparent, ethical, safe, secure and trustworthy”.
- The UK cited insufficient clarity on global governance and national security concerns for its decision.
- VP Vance delivered a strong critique of European “excessive regulation” in his summit speech.
- Britain’s AI Safety Institute could face challenges if US firms perceive the UK as too restrictive on AI development.
- Campaign groups warn the decision could damage the UK’s reputation as a leader in ethical AI.
Why it matters: This diplomatic split highlights a growing divide in global AI governance, with the US and UK favoring a more hands-off approach compared to the EU’s regulatory stance. The move could signal a new “AI alliance” forming between the US and UK, potentially reshaping how AI technology develops across different regulatory regions.
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