News Summary

During the Paris AI Summit held on February 11, both the United States and the United Kingdom declined to sign a declaration focused on promoting ‘inclusive and sustainable’ artificial intelligence. The declaration, supported by 60 other countries including France, Canada, China, and India, aimed to ensure AI development is open, inclusive, transparent, ethical, safe, secure, and trustworthy. The US and UK did not provide immediate explanations for their refusal. The UK’s decision was criticized by campaign groups, who expressed concerns about the potential negative impact on its reputation as a leader in ethical AI innovation. The US Vice President, JD Vance, criticized Europe’s regulatory approach, warning against excessive regulation that could hinder the AI industry’s growth. Despite the refusal, the UK had participated in the summit’s coalition for sustainable AI and supported a statement on cybersecurity.