The United States and the United Kingdom have refused to sign the Paris AI Summit declaration on “inclusive and sustainable artificial intelligence,” dealing a setback to hopes for a coordinated global approach to AI development and regulation.
The declaration, supported by 60 signatories, including China, India, Japan, Australia, and Canada, aimed to establish shared principles for AI governance. However, both Washington and London declined to endorse the document without providing specific reasons for their decision, reports The Guardian.
The rejection was confirmed shortly after US Vice President JD Vance took the stage at the Grand Palais, where he criticized Europe’s strict AI regulations and warned against cooperation with China in a forceful speech.
The absence of US and UK support raises concerns about the fragmentation of global AI policies, as major powers struggle to align their approaches on innovation, security, and ethical considerations.
