The United States and the United Kingdom were among the nations that opted not to endorse the final statement issued on Tuesday at the AI Summit in France, which advocated for enhanced international governance regarding artificial intelligence.
In a address prior to the release of the communique, Vice President JD Vance voiced strong opposition to the European Union’s stringent regulatory measures aimed at social media platforms and artificial intelligence, criticizing foreign governments for “considering tightening the screws” on American technology firms.
Dave Pares, a spokesperson for UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, informed reporters on Tuesday that while the UK collaborated closely with France during the summit, “we haven’t been able to agree on all parts of the leaders’ declaration.”
The communique, which garnered signatures from 60 countries and organizations, emphasized priorities such as “strengthening international cooperation and promoting the coordination of international governance,” along with “ensuring that AI is open to all, inclusive, transparent, ethical, safe, secure and trustworthy, in keeping with international frameworks.”
The launch of ChatGPT over two years ago ignited a global competition in AI, prompting substantial investments from tech companies in computer chips, data centers, energy initiatives, and the development of AI systems. French President Emmanuel Macron and other leaders have raised alarms over Europe’s potential lag behind the United States and China in AI advancements, using the summit to highlight a total of €109 billion ($113 billion) in AI-related investments in France.
China and co-host India were among the countries that signed the declaration. The Paris summit featured participants from over 100 nations, according to a statement from Macron’s office.
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