White House Urges G7 Allies to Ease AI Regulations to Spur Innovation
MONTREAL, Quebec — At the G7 Industry, Digital and Technology Ministers’ Meeting held Tuesday, White House science and technology advisor Michael Kratsios pressed allied nations to clear regulatory hurdles that could hamper the rapid development and deployment of artificial intelligence technologies. Kratsios, director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, warned that overly broad or outdated regulatory frameworks risk slowing the innovation necessary to unlock AI’s transformative potential.
“The United States is committed to promoting private-sector-led development of AI systems, applications, and infrastructure, to protect and foster innovation,” Kratsios said in prepared remarks obtained by Fox News Digital. “This primarily requires us to throw off regulatory burdens that weigh down innovators, especially in the construction of the infrastructure that undergirds the AI revolution.”
However, Kratsios acknowledged that a complete absence of regulation is not the answer. He emphasized the need for “regulatory and non-regulatory policy frameworks that safeguard the public interest while enabling innovation,” which are essential to earning public trust and facilitating broad adoption of AI technologies.
Kratsios urged G7 nations to collaborate in building a “trusted AI ecosystem defined by smart, sector-specific regulations tailored to each nation’s priorities and designed to accelerate innovation.” He added, “Together, we can deliver transformative growth, keep critical data secure, and ensure the future of AI is built on freedom and human ingenuity.”
This call comes amid the Trump administration’s aggressive push to position the United States at the forefront of AI development. President Donald Trump appointed David Sacks as his “AI czar” and issued an executive order in January that rolled back many federal AI safety and oversight policies to speed deployment. Critics have expressed concern that such deregulation could weaken safeguards and increase risks as AI technologies proliferate. Trump recently announced plans to issue a “One Rule” executive order to establish a single national framework for AI regulation, warning that U.S. dominance in the technology could be “destroyed in its infancy” without decisive action.
Kratsios’s remarks at the G7 meeting underscore the balancing act governments face: fostering innovation while ensuring AI is developed responsibly. The White House’s approach aligns with broader international discussions on AI governance, including efforts by the National Institute of Standards and Technology to develop voluntary AI standards and the Office of Science and Technology Policy’s initiatives to coordinate federal AI research and policy.
As AI technologies increasingly impact sectors ranging from healthcare to manufacturing, the regulatory environment will play a critical role in shaping their trajectory. The National Telecommunications and Information Administration has also emphasized the importance of international cooperation to ensure AI innovation thrives while addressing ethical and security concerns.
Kratsios’s appeal to G7 allies reflects a broader recognition that fragmented or overly restrictive regulations could stifle the economic and societal benefits AI promises. His call for “smart, sector-specific regulations” aims to strike a balance that protects public interests without hampering the private sector’s ability to innovate rapidly.
As the global AI landscape evolves, the United States and its partners face the challenge of crafting policies that encourage innovation, protect users, and maintain competitive advantage in this critical technology frontier.
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