In his inaugural international address as Vice President, JD Vance cautions European leaders against imposing stringent regulations on artificial intelligence (AI), asserting that such measures could stifle innovation and hinder economic growth. Speaking at the Artificial Intelligence Action Summit in Paris, Vance emphasizes the transformative potential of AI, likening it to a new industrial revolution, and warns that excessive regulation may "kill a transformative industry just as it's taking off."
Vance's remarks highlight a growing divergence between the United States and Europe regarding AI governance. While the European Union is implementing comprehensive regulations, such as the AI Act. . .