The Just Security Podcast Key Takeaways from the Paris AI Action Summit
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Feb 12, 2025 Brianna Rosen, Director of Just Security’s AI Initiative and Senior Research Associate at the University of Oxford, shares insights from the Paris AI Action Summit. The discussion highlights the global divide on AI regulation, with the U.S. and U.K. opting out of declarations embraced by over 60 countries. The contrasting strategies of the U.S. focus on light regulation versus European ambitions for governance are examined. Rosen also emphasizes the potential for technical solutions in AI governance, merging legal principles with innovation for a responsible future.
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Europe vs. US AI Approach
- Europe focuses on AI adoption and fostering cooperation, bridging the US and other nations.
- This contrasts with the US's focus on AI dominance and light-touch regulation, creating tension.
Open-Source AI Emphasis
- Following China's DeepSeek's success, there's a global emphasis on robust, open-source AI.
- The goal is to build an open-source ecosystem that promotes safety, protects communities, and upholds democratic values.
AI Security vs. AI Safety
- The term "AI safety" has become politicized, especially within the Trump administration.
- "AI security", a more bipartisan issue, is gaining traction, focusing on protecting technologies and semiconductors.