EU, US share mutual interest in using best AI models, von der Leyen says

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen emphasized on Wednesday that it is in the shared interest of both the United States and the European Union for the EU to leverage the most advanced AI models available. She spoke at a gathering of G7 leaders and executives from AI and technology companies.

Von der Leyen highlighted the interconnectedness of their financial systems and the mutual benefit of allowing citizens and companies to safely utilize top-tier AI models. "We use each other's trusted technology, and our financial systems are interconnected. It is in our mutual interest that our citizens and companies can safely use the best AI models," she stated.

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We use each other's trusted technology, and our financial systems are interconnected. It is in our mutual interest that our citizens and companies can safely use the best AI models

She drew a parallel between the rigorous safety standards in aviation and the potential for AI regulation. "We test planes before flying them. The US and EU are world leaders in aviation safety, and we can also show the way also in AI...I'm looking forward to working together with the U.S. on this," von der Leyen added, expressing optimism for future collaboration.

Her remarks followed a recent decision by Anthropic to disable its most advanced AI models for all users after a directive from the U.S. government. Anthropic's Mythos model, designed to identify vulnerabilities in computer code and enhance defenses against cyberattacks, has also been recognized by cybersecurity experts for its potential to amplify attacks on financial technology systems.

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We test planes before flying them. The US and EU are world leaders in aviation safety, and we can also show the way also in AI...I'm looking forward to working together with the U.S. on this