AI Regulation Hinges on U.S. and China, Says Ex-National Security Adviser
Ex-national security adviser warns AI regulation depends on U.S. and China. Global summit highlights risks and cooperation.
POLICY WIRE — London, United Kingdom — A former national security adviser has warned that global AI regulation will be shaped by the actions of the United States and China, despite the UK’s leadership in AI safety efforts.
Jonathan Black, who played a key role in organizing the world’s first global AI safety summit in 2023, emphasized that while the UK is making significant progress in ensuring AI models are safe, the future of the technology largely rests on how the U.S. and China manage its development.
The Bletchley Park summit brought together tech leaders like Elon Musk and executives from OpenAI and Anthropic, along with world leaders such as Rishi Sunak, Kamala Harris, and Chinese vice-minister Wu Zhaohui. The event concluded with 28 nations signing the Bletchley Declaration, which calls for international collaboration to address AI risks and responsibilities.
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Black noted that while the UK has taken a proactive stance in AI governance, the broader global framework remains uncertain. He pointed to recent tensions, including Donald Trump’s criticism of AI safety concerns as a “sick conspiracy” and China’s emphasis on open, inclusive AI development.
Despite these challenges, Black remains cautiously optimistic, stressing that both the U.S. and China have a shared interest in preventing existential risks from AI. However, he acknowledged that effective regulation will require strong political will and clear policy measures from the U.S. government.
Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)
