U.S. Vice President Vance Declares A.I. Dominance at Paris Summit

On his first international outing, U.S. Vice President JD Vance presented a bold vision for America's leadership in artificial intelligence at a summit in Paris. He warned European leaders to eliminate digital regulations to align with U.S. technological supremacy and address concerns about authoritarian competitors.

Vice President JD Vance took a commanding stance at the artificial intelligence summit in Paris on Tuesday, delivering a message to both European and Asian leaders about the U.S.'s intention to lead the global A.I. landscape. In his first foreign address since assuming office, Vance articulated an aggressive America First policy, prioritizing the U.S. dominance in the technology sector.

During his speech, Vance urged European countries to reconsider their digital regulations, threatening that failure to do so would force them into a choice between American technology and that of authoritarian regimes, with a pointed reference to China. He stated, “The Trump administration will ensure that the most powerful A.I. systems are built in the U.S. with American design and manufactured chips,” while expressing a desire for collaboration, provided Europe aligns its policies with U.S. interests.

Amid the backdrop of newly imposed tariffs that soured trade relations with Europe, Vance's address sent a clear signal of the forthcoming national security strategy under the Trump administration. His dismissal of the current European inclination towards "guardrails" and "equity" in A.I. discussions highlighted a significant divergence in approaches to technology's societal impact.

As Vance prepares to engage at the Munich Security Conference, his speech reflected a stark warning to European leaders, leaving many in attendance to grapple with the implications of choosing between American technological partnership or risking alignment with potential adversaries.