Vice President JD Vance delivered remarks at the Artificial Intelligence Action Summit in Paris earlier this week. As I mentioned in my last post, the US did not sign the agreement produced at the end of the summit on regulating AI. The US not signing probably was not a big surprise to anyone who listened to his remarks. Let’s talk about it.

Why was the Vice President talking?

VP Vance represented the US at the Artificial Intelligence Action Summit in Paris. Attendees at the summit included heads of state and leaders in tech. As part of the conference, several people gave speeches to highlight various viewpoints on AI. VP Vance was one of those speakers.

What did he talk about?

VP Vance focus was on AI opportunity, not safety, which many previous meeting have highlighted. While AI is poised to make fundamental changes in how our world operates, VP Vance does not believe we should be overly cautious about it’s development at this time.

He had four main points in his talk:

• The US is at the forefront of developing AI and related technologies
• Excessive regulation is detrimental to the industry
• AI should not have ideological bias
• AI should promote job creation and benefit workers

Further Breakdown of VP Vance’s talking points

• The US is at the forefront of developing AI and related technologies
  • Current administration will work on making sure the most powerful AI systems are built in the US with US chips
  • US invites others to collaborate
  • Need partners to be optimistic rather than pessimistic about AI developments

• Excessive regulation is detrimental to the industry
  • US Laws will keep all types of developers on a level playing field
  • Does not want US companies’ innovation stopped by international rules overseas
  • Does not think adults should be prevented from accessing information seen by some as misinformation
  • “Reliable power sources”* are needed for the energy infrastructure required to enable AI

• AI should not have ideological bias
  • Should not use the tech to censor or control users
  • Some with particular social agendas have used AI to promote incorrect ideas, which should not happen
  • US will promote free exchange of thoughts and debate
  • US will block those attempting to steal or misuse our technology or data (not sure if this one really belongs here)

• AI should promote job creation and benefit workers
  • US will focus on ensuring AI increases worker productivity rather than replace workers
  • As the workforce becomes more skilled, businesses will bring jobs back to the US

Any new technology needs a healthy balance of innovation and regulation. Getting that balance right will be crucial for AI to have the ability to benefit the world. Getting that balance wrong…well I don’t think we want to see that.

*Note: “Reliable power sources” is likely a reference to traditional coal power plants as opposed to typical sustainable options like solar power.

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