Geopolitical competition in AI is accelerating, and alliances are a force multiplier.
Under Secretary Helberg stated the Trump administration opposes supranational AI governance but backs coordination on cybersecurity and deepfakes. The stance protects US tech dominance while pressuring Europe to avoid AI regulation, risking global regulatory fragmentation.
Atlantic Council: 60% of Americans distrust AI; US must prioritize use cases with direct benefits to compete with China. Without public trust and collaborative AI governance with allies, the US risks losing technological leadership to authoritarian states.
Governments are key partners in the AI economy, not only as regulators but also as users, integrators, and market shapers.
The flagship report of the Atlantic Council Commission on AI and US competitiveness, which presents an action-oriented roadmap for strengthening US domestic AI capacity.
The Atlantic Council's Commission on AI offers a roadmap to harness the transformative potential of the technology while actively managing its risks.
The White House wants to shape global AI norms by maintaining and advancing the nation’s tech superiority, but sees “potential benefits” in collaborating with international…
