US to Defend Hands-Off Approach to Artificial Intelligence Regulation at G-20 Meeting
The US administration aims to persuade G-20 members to adopt a non-interventionist regulatory approach in the field of artificial intelligence during a two-day meeting in North Carolina.
According to White House officials, the United States will advocate for a hands-off approach to artificial intelligence regulations at a two-day gathering of G-20 trade ministers and industry leaders starting in North Carolina.
North Carolina Summit
Against the backdrop of the US competition with China in the field of artificial intelligence, discussions are underway regarding the future of the sector and global governance.
This critical two-day meeting is being hosted by US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and White House technology adviser Michael Kratsios.
Stance Against New Institutions
A White House official stated that the US will pressure member countries to refrain from establishing new regulatory bodies to oversee artificial intelligence development.
In his statement, Michael Kratsios expressed that they will defend a growth-oriented vision for the future of emerging technologies.
Participation of Industry Leaders
As part of the meeting, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang will appear before the delegate delegation alongside Commerce Secretary Lutnick on Wednesday.
Additionally, on Tuesday, SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, Meta's Dina Powell McCormick, and entrepreneur David Sacks will address participants via live video conference.
Road to the G-20 Summit
This gathering marks the first of a series of meetings to be held in US cities over the coming months leading up to the G-20 leaders' summit in Miami in December.
The Canadian delegation attending the meeting announced that they will advocate for balancing innovation with public trust and safety.