In Paris, U.S. signals shift from AI safety to deregulation

The article reports that Vice President JD Vance outlined a shift in U.S. AI policy at the Paris AI Action Summit, prioritizing national competitiveness, economic growth, and reduced regulation over internationally coordinated safety and governance measures. Experts caution this pivot could leave gaps in AI safety and cybersecurity protections—potentially increasing risks like disinformation and IP theft—while others argue deregulation may help the U.S. compete with lower-cost models from China; responses are likely to diverge across European countries and U.S. states, with civil society and private cybersecurity groups expected to help address regulatory shortfalls.