US, UK Decline to Endorse Global AI Declaration in Paris

At the recent AI Action Summit in Paris, around 60 countries, including China and the European Union, endorsed a joint declaration emphasizing the need for transparent, safe, and ethical AI development. Notably absent from the signatories were the United States and the United Kingdom, which cited concerns over the declaration's language and regulatory implications. U.S. Vice President JD Vance argued against excessive regulation, asserting that it could stifle innovation and criticizing European measures as overly restrictive. In contrast, European leaders, including French President Emmanuel Macron, stressed the importance of regulation in building public trust in AI technologies. Critics of the summit expressed disappointment over the lack of consensus, with some industry leaders calling it a missed opportunity for global cooperation. The summit highlighted the growing geopolitical competition in the AI sector, as nations strive to lead in this transformative technology.