World leaders seek US AI access, fear shutdown

At the G7 Summit, global leaders expressed concern over the U.S. potentially revoking access to its advanced AI models, impacting economies and innovation. French President Emmanuel Macron warned that such arbitrary shutdowns could harm both international customers and U.S. AI firms. This follows a U.S. government block on Anthropic's new models, citing national security, despite arguments that similar capabilities exist in accessible models. The incident highlights the risk of dependency on U.S. AI infrastructure, prompting discussions about a "trusted partners" scheme to ensure broader access and promote digital sovereignty.