The geopolitics of transatlantic policymaking on Artificial Intelligence

This video transcript discusses the geopolitics of transatlantic policy making on artificial intelligence, with a focus on the US, EU, and China. It explores the implications of AI for foreign policy, the importance of values-driven partnerships, and the current negotiations of the EU AI Act. The panelists discuss the urgency of the act, the risks of AI, and the need for standards to prevent a race to the bottom. The Biden administration has proposed an AI Bill of Rights, an AI Risk Management Framework, and a set of principles to guide the development of trustworthy AI. They are also trying to create a more open environment for innovation and development. The US and EU have agreed on a joint roadmap for trustworthy AI and risk management, and China has released its own version of rules governing the use of AI. The panel discussed the need for multilateral governance of AI, with the US, EU, and China all playing a role, and the need to ensure that companies rooted in democratic values are not outpaced by those with fewer restraints. They also discussed the implications of China's AI research in Xinjiang, and the need for a global conversation on AI governance, involving both democracies and countries in the global south. The private sector has a crucial role to play in keeping the conversation on track, even in times of political turbulence.