UK and US Refuse To Sign International AI Declaration

The United States and Britain have declined to sign an international AI declaration at a Paris summit on Tuesday, after U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance warned against over-regulation of the technology. The declaration, backed by France, China and India, calls for an 'open, inclusive and ethical' approach to AI development.

Vance told the AI Action Summit that excessive rules could 'kill a transformative industry just as it's taking off' and urged prioritizing 'pro-growth AI policies' over safety measures. French President Emmanuel Macron defended the need for regulation, saying: 'We need these rules for AI to move forward.' The summit brought together policymakers and executives to address AI's economic benefits and potential risks amid growing U.S.-European trade tensions.

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