US Urges G20 to Avoid Broad New AI Rules as China’s Models Gain Ground

The United States is preparing to urge G20 countries to avoid broad new Artificial Intelligence (AI) regulations, arguing that excessive rules could slow innovation and limit commercial opportunities.

US technology adviser Michael Kratsios is expected to promote the “Carolina Principles” at a meeting of G20 commerce ministers and technology leaders in North Carolina. The framework calls for regulations to focus on genuinely novel issues, greater investment in foundational AI research and stronger commercial opportunities for emerging technologies. The US is also expected to oppose the creation of new AI-specific regulatory bodies.

The discussions come as Chinese open-weight AI models increasingly compete with proprietary American systems, raising concerns in Washington that businesses and countries could turn to Chinese technology.

However, the debate also highlights growing concerns over AI safety, cybersecurity and autonomous systems. Canada is expected to advocate a balance between technological innovation, public trust and safety.