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EU countries to discuss AI rules as Trump calls safety warnings a ‘hoax’
politico.eu • • world
Key Points:
- EU government officials will meet in Brussels to discuss establishing global rules to address risks posed by new AI models, as part of ongoing efforts under the EU's Artificial Intelligence Act.
- The European Commission will provide updates on EU and international AI policies and review recent AI-related incidents during the Artificial Intelligence Board meeting.
- The discussions follow calls from AI leaders to slow AI development, which have been met with resistance from figures like former U.S. President Donald Trump, who dismissed safety concerns as a hoax.
- EU officials emphasize the need for international cooperation on AI regulation, highlighting work at the G7, G20, and United Nations, and noting that the EU's risk assessment laws are not yet global standards.
- European Parliament and Commission leaders, including Ursula von der Leyen, are advocating for global AI rules and collaboration to manage AI risks, viewing recent warnings from tech experts as validation of the EU's regulatory approach.
