The US Vice President warns global leaders against AI dealing with the “authoritarian regime” with a veiled jab in China.
US Vice President JD Vance warns against “overregulation” of artificial intelligence at the Paris Summit on technology, with both European allies and rivals like China warning against tightening the government’s grip .
“Over-regulation in the AI sector could kill the transformative sector just as it takes off,” Vance said in a statement Tuesday, the chief of the high-tech industry, policymaking, which gathered in the French capital Grand Palais. I told the people.
A three-way race for AI dominance appears at the summit, with Europe seeking regulation and investment, China expanding access through state-backed tech giants and the US, with President Donald Trump defending the handoff approach Masu.
In a thinly veiled jab against China, Vance also warned world leaders against the artificial intelligence deal with the “authoritarian regime.”
“Parting with them means your information will take your country to an authoritarian master who will try to infiltrate, dig into, and take your information infrastructure,” he says. I did.
He said the Trump administration “sures that the AI systems developed in the United States are free from ideological prejudices,” and that the United States “never limits our citizens’ rights to freedom of speech.” I stated.
Europe has pledged an additional 50 billion euros ($51.6 billion) to strengthen European AI ambitions, Commission’s Ursula von der Reyen said Tuesday.
In addition to the European AI Champions initiative, Von Der Leyen has already pledged 150 billion euros ($154.8 billion) from providers, investors and the industry.
Also among the well-known attendees at the summit is China’s Deputy Prime Minister Zhang Guoqing, reflecting Beijing’s interest in creating global AI standards.
Chang said China is willing to work with other countries to protect security and share its achievements on the ground.
Beijing denounced western efforts to limit access to AI tools on Monday, Chinese company Deepseek’s new AI chatbot urges calls in the US Congress and limits usage over security concerns I urged him to do so. China is promoting open source AI and claims that accessibility ensures the benefits of global AI.
Concerns about the potential dangers of AI loomed at the summit, particularly as states tackle ways of regulating technologies that are increasingly intertwined with defense and war.
“I think one day we have to find a way to control AI, or we’ll lose all control,” said Admiral Pierre Vandier, who oversees NATO’s modernization efforts.
Separately, the high stakes fight over AI Power is escalating in the private sector.
The $97.4 billion bid by investors led by Elon Musk, who now leads Trump’s government efficiency, was rejected by CEO Sam Altman, who also attends the Paris Summit.