White House tech chief slams EU AI Act at World Economic Forum

It is reported that Michael Kratsios, the US Chief Technology Officer under President Trump, attended the World Economic Forum in Davos to promote the administration’s “light-touch” approach to AI regulation. Kratsios emphasized the importance of fostering innovation and maintaining US leadership in AI by avoiding heavy-handed regulations that could stifle technological advancement. Kratsios highlighted the administration’s commitment to a balanced strategy that encourages AI development while addressing potential risks, aiming to set a global example for AI governance.

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