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June 17, 2026

G7 Leaders Discuss AI Access and Governance Amid U.S. Export Controls

  • French President Emmanuel Macron urged the U.S. to broaden access to AI models like Anthropic's Mythos amid national security concerns.
  • G7 leaders pledged to coordinate on AI risks and opportunities, proposing a 'trusted partners' scheme for non-U.S. nations.
  • OpenAI CEO Sam Altman emphasized that AI governance should be determined by democratic governments, not tech companies.

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