{
  "id": 5086436,
  "title": "US Calls for Relaxed Approach to AI Regulation at G20 Gathering",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/us-calls-for-relaxed-approach-to-ai-regulation-at-g20-gathering",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-09-02T12:45:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "PYMNTS",
    "slug": "pymnts",
    "url": "https://www.pymnts.com/news/artificial-intelligence/2026/us-calls-for-relaxed-approach-to-ai-regulation-at-g20-gathering/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The U.S. has called for a more flexible approach to regulating artificial intelligence (AI) during a recent G20 meeting held in North Carolina, according to a report by Reuters. The American government's stance aligns with that of many major AI companies, which are predominantly American and prefer less regulation or the opportunity to shape new rules. U.S. tech adviser Michael Kratsios, who co-hosted the G20 meeting, urged countries to avoid creating entirely new regulations for AI and instead focus on addressing unique scenarios involving the technology. He also emphasized the need for investment in \"foundational research to accelerate discovery\" and the importance of boosting commercial opportunities for new technology. \"Policymakers should not treat each innovation in isolation and should not view every emerging technology as a unique policy problem,\" Kratsios stated. The G20 gathering also featured video addresses from representatives of Google DeepMind, Meta, and SpaceX. DeepMind's Demis Hassabis called for establishing safety tests for AI systems, while Meta's Mark Zuckerberg advocated against limiting open-weight models. SpaceX CEO Elon Musk criticized existing tech regulation in Europe, which he claimed \"inhibits progress\" for companies. A recent UN report warns that AI is advancing faster than the safety measures in place, with Maria Ressa, co-chair of the Independent International Scientific Panel on Artificial Intelligence, stating that the risks to societies, security, and humanity are too great, and the benefits may not be realized if the current trajectory continues. Musk's appearance at the G20 meeting highlighted the potential for rapid digital economy growth if his predictions about AI, robotics, and economic output prove accurate. He envisions AI boosting global economic output by 20% to 30% and more than 1 billion humanoid robots within 10 years.",
  "summary": "The U.S. has reportedly urged G20 members to relax their stance on regulation of artificial intelligence (AI). The American government made this argument Tuesday (Sept. 1) at a gathering of industry leaders and commerce ministers in North Carolina, Reuters reported. That report notes that the U.S.’s goals are largely in keeping with the mindset of large […] The post US Calls for Relaxed Approach…",
  "key_points": [
    "U.S. seeks flexible AI regulation at G20 meeting",
    "Tech adviser Michael Kratsios urges focusing on unique scenarios",
    "G20 attendees include Google DeepMind, Meta, SpaceX representatives"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}