US pushes looser approach to AI regulation, while EU pushes new law
The United States is advocating for a deregulatory approach to artificial intelligence at the G20, contrasting with the European Union's push for new legal frameworks. US officials and tech leaders argue that minimizing constraints is essential for maintaining global leadership in AI innovation.
Why it matters
The divergence in regulatory philosophy between major global powers will significantly impact the future development and deployment of AI technologies.
The US calls for the deregulation of AI at a G20 ministerial meeting, emphasising industry growth over regulatory constraints.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is displayed on a screen as White House Office of Science and Technology Policy Director Michael Kratsios speaks during the G20 Innovation Ministerial meeting in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, on September 1, 2026 [Matt Ramey/AFP] By Al Jazeera Staff , AFP and Reuters Published On 2 Sep 2026 2 Sep 2026 The European Union and the United States continue to pull in opposite directions on artificial intelligence, with Washington urging other governments to loosen constraints at a recent Group of 20 ministerial meeting.
On Tuesday, the US hosted a G20 “innovation” meeting in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, where it put forward arguments against AI-specific regulations.
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