The US and the UK declined to sign the “Statement on Inclusive and Sustainable Artificial Intelligence” at the 2025 Paris AI Action Summit, despite backing from 60 other nations, including France, China, and India. The UK government stated the declaration lacked practical clarity on global governance and didn’t adequately address national security concerns, while US Vice President JD Vance criticized Europe’s “excessive regulation” of technology and cautioned against partnering with authoritarian regimes like China. Campaign groups have criticized the UK’s decision, saying it risks damaging its reputation in this area. Vance’s remarks signaled a divergence in approaches to AI regulation and development, with the US favoring innovation over stringent controls.

Editor’s Note: The US and UK’s refusal to endorse the Paris AI declaration reveals a significant rift in global AI governance. The US’s emphasis on innovation over regulation, coupled with concerns about China’s influence, risks fragmenting international efforts towards ethical and sustainable AI development. The UK’s alignment with the US position suggests a prioritization of national security and economic competitiveness, potentially at the expense of a unified, inclusive global framework. This divergence could lead to a fragmented landscape where AI development is shaped by competing national interests rather than collective global values, with uncertain consequences for international cooperation and the responsible evolution of AI technology.

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