Vance Advocates AI Innovation at Paris Summit, Criticizes EU Regulations

At the AI Action Summit in Paris, Vice President JD Vance vocally supported unregulated AI growth, reflecting Trump's 'America First' policy. He urged European nations to avoid what he termed 'excessive regulations' that could harm the burgeoning industry. Vance asserted that the U.S. remains a leader in AI, emphasizing opportunity over safety concerns—a shift from last year's discussions focused on risk mitigation. Although the U.S. and U.K. did not sign a final declaration, Vance engaged with global leaders promoting a more optimistic regulatory framework for AI. Tensions arose following Trump's newly announced tariffs on foreign aluminum and steel.