Macron Urges Trump: Share AI, Regulate Globally

French President Emmanuel Macron is urging global cooperation on regulating advanced artificial intelligence. He made this call at a high-level meeting that included top AI executives. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman echoed this, stating an "international forum" is needed for countries to establish AI guardrails. He believes AI safety should not be left solely to tech companies. This discussion comes after the Trump administration prevented foreign nationals from using Anthropic’s newest AI models. Macron called this a "strictly nationalist" reaction, even while acknowledging US officials recognize the potential dangers of frontier AI models. The White House's dispute with Anthropic has fueled distrust in Europe about American dominance in AI. Anthropic was forced to take its Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models offline due to the directive. Macron made a strong plea for the US not to keep cutting-edge AI to itself, warning of potential value drops for US firms if access is restricted. He also stated France will boost its own AI industry funding. The ultimate goal is to prevent authoritarian regimes from accessing advanced AI systems. This push for collaboration aims to ensure a safe and effective deployment of artificial intelligence for everyone.