Washington rejects French proposal for G7 AI risk assessment group

The United States has rejected a French proposal to establish a high-level G7 working group tasked with evaluating the risks associated with advanced artificial intelligence models. The initiative aimed to standardize security assessments and facilitate the exchange of information regarding potential incidents among the seven major industrial economies.

French Minister of Digital Affairs Anne Le Henaff reported the failure to secure a consensus during a hearing in the French Senate on November 5, 2026. She stated that she had held two ministerial-level meetings in September and October to reach an agreement. According to reporting from Politico, Washington dismissed the proposal as creating "unnecessary bureaucracy," preferring to await the results of its own internal national assessments before committing to a joint G7 declaration.

While France expressed dissatisfaction with the lack of consensus, the U.S. position currently prevents the formation of this collaborative body. The French government is now seeking to resume discussions in December to address these security concerns, though the U.S. remains hesitant to participate in a collective framework at this stage.