U.S. Seeks Exemptions From AI Ethics Rules, Risking Treaty Talks
• The U.S. is seeking to exempt companies from new AI and human rights rules, risking collapse of Council of Europe treaty talks.
• The treaty aims to establish obligations to respect rights when using AI, but faces blockage by the U.S., Canada, Japan and the U.K.
• The U.S. wants an opt-in model that would only bind companies if governments choose to. The EU fears this would weaken the treaty.
• The EU is trying to compromise but fears the talks could end without countries signing the convention.
• Former negotiator says exempting private actors would be like "suspending nuclear plant safety measures when privately run."