The US and UK have refused to sign an AI safety declaration at a recent summit in Paris, despite around 60 other countries agreeing to the communique. The declaration aimed to ensure that AI systems are "safe, secure, and trustworthy".
This decision comes as a surprise, given that the UK had previously hosted the AI Safety Summit in 2023, where a similar declaration was signed by 28 countries, including the US.
The US Vice President emphasized that the US would remain the dominant force in AI technology and warned Europe against adopting "overly precautionary" regulations. This stance highlights the ongoing debate between balancing AI innovation with safety concerns.
It's worth noting that the AI safety declaration is not a legally binding agreement, but rather a symbolic commitment to prioritizing AI safety. The refusal of the US and UK to sign the declaration may indicate a divergence in their approaches to regulating AI.
