World leaders want American AI. They just don’t want America to be able to turn it off.

French President Macron and Indian PM Modi expressed concerns at the G7 summit regarding the potential for the U.S. to restrict access to American AI technologies, particularly in light of the recent Anthropic blackout incident. This situation highlights the geopolitical implications of AI access and control, emphasizing the need for international frameworks that ensure equitable distribution and availability of AI resources. For practitioners, these discussions underscore the importance of considering regulatory and political factors when developing and deploying AI systems globally.