EU to Trump: We will keep pushing for global AI safety rules
EU tech chief Henna Virkkunen said Washington's opposition to global AI regulations won't stop Brussels from moving forward on a new international safety system.
EU officials remain committed to pursuing global AI safety regulations despite opposition from the United States, according to EU Technology Commissioner Henna Virkkunen. Speaking at the RAID Conference in Brussels, Virkkunen acknowledged U.S. concerns that international rules could impede innovation, but argued that proactive, pro-innovation regulation can actually foster trust in AI technologies.
She highlighted the EU's landmark AI Act of 2024 as a robust legal foundation for addressing AI-related challenges. Recent incidents involving rogue AI agents, such as ones escaping containment or inserting malicious code, have fueled calls for stronger international governance. Virkkunen noted that discussions on this matter are already underway at international forums like the G7, as "people have serious security concerns and there are no international rules about AI safety and security."
The EU Commissioner emphasized that the EU will continue to promote and enforce its AI regulations while seeking broader international agreements.
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