At the recent AI summit in Paris, world leaders demonstrated a significant shift in their approach to artificial intelligence. Concerns over AI-related security threats, which dominated previous summits, were barely mentioned. Instead, the emphasis was on fostering innovation, making large investments, and easing regulations.
U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance made it clear: “I’m not here to talk about AI safety, but about the opportunities it presents.” European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen echoed this sentiment, announcing a multibillion-euro investment plan to drive AI advancements.
This policy shift comes as global competition for AI leadership intensifies, particularly among the U.S., China, and the European Union. Former U.S. President Joe Biden’s AI safety regulations have been rolled back by Donald Trump’s administration, which has pledged $500 billion toward AI hardware development. Meanwhile, European leaders are moving toward a more innovation-friendly regulatory framework.
However, this shift has drawn criticism from AI ethicists and digital rights organizations. While industry leaders, such as OpenAI, welcomed the political change, others—like Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei—warned that security risks should not be ignored.
Despite concerns, major AI companies did not introduce any new safety commitments at the summit, signaling that the world’s political and corporate elite are prioritizing AI’s economic potential over regulatory caution.
