U.S. Leads Global Group on AI Safety Amid National Security Concerns
The U.S. convened the inaugural meeting of the International Network of AI Safety Institutes, uniting experts from nine nations and the European Commission to address AI-related national security concerns.
Published on April 14, 2025
In a significant step toward international AI governance, the U.S. convened the inaugural meeting of the International Network of AI Safety Institutes in San Francisco on November 20, 2024. The gathering brought together institutes from nine nations along with the European Commission, with U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo emphasizing the importance of advancing AI responsibly to protect people and address evolving national security risks.
Officials and experts at the meeting discussed the challenges of regulating rapidly advancing AI technologies, including cybersecurity vulnerabilities and the potential for bypassing existing safeguards. This collaborative effort, highlighted by additional remarks from figures such as Elizabeth Kelly from the U.S. Artificial Intelligence Safety Institute, marks a concerted move toward developing shared best practices and robust international standards in AI safety.