U.S. AI Summit Delegation Excludes Safety Experts Ahead of Paris Meeting

The U.S. delegation to the upcoming artificial intelligence summit in Paris will notably exclude technical staff from the AI Safety Institute, raising concerns about the prioritization of safety in AI development. Vice President JD Vance is set to lead the delegation, which will include members from the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, such as Principal Deputy Director Lynne Parker and Senior Policy Advisor Sriram Krishnan. The absence of the AI Safety Institute, which was established to assess AI risks and collaborate with startups like OpenAI, highlights potential challenges in maintaining a focus on safety amid administrative transitions. Plans for participation by officials from the Department of Homeland Security and Commerce have also been canceled. This situation has led to questions regarding the U.S.'s commitment to international AI leadership and safety discussions. As the summit approaches, the implications of this absence are being closely monitored.