US to urge hands-off AI regulation at G-20, official says
The United States plans to push a light-touch approach to AI regulation when the topic comes up at G-20 discussions, according to an official familiar with the position. The move signals that Washington intends to use multilateral forums to resist binding international rules on AI development.
Why this matters: When the US lobbies other governments to back off AI regulation, it is not just a trade position. It shapes what rules the rest of the world thinks are acceptable. Countries that might have moved toward stronger protections for their citizens can use American pressure as cover to stall. The people most exposed to AI systems that go wrong — workers, consumers, people in high-stakes decisions — are not in the room at G-20. The companies building those systems often are, at least in spirit.
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