The global AI landscape is at a critical inflection point, with nations taking starkly different approaches to artificial intelligence governance and ethical deployment. At the recent AI Action Summit in Paris, the United States and the United Kingdom notably declined to sign a joint declaration on “inclusive” AI, signaling a clear divergence from Europe’s regulatory-first mindset. U.S. Senator JD Vance’s criticism of Europe’s “excessive regulation” highlights a broader tension: how to foster innovation while addressing growing…