Trump says Anthropic AI model access talks 'going fine' amid G7 summit

President Donald Trump reported that negotiations with AI company Anthropic are proceeding well, following a meeting with European leaders and tech executives at the G7 summit. These discussions occur after the U.S. suspended foreign access to Anthropic's advanced AI models. Trump also expressed his commitment to advancing Korean Peninsula issues during a meeting with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung at the G7 summit. Lee had previously asked Trump to lead peaceful diplomacy with North Korea.

In parallel developments, the Senate's version of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) includes provisions that would prohibit the use of artificial intelligence in launching nuclear weapons and employing lethal force without human oversight. This measure aims to ensure appropriate levels of human judgment in critical military decisions. Separately, Great Britain is proceeding with a ban on social media for individuals under 16. This move risks escalating tensions with President Trump, who has voiced concerns over free speech and has indicated potential trade retaliation.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney stated he had multiple informal discussions with U.S. President Donald Trump at the G7 summit. Carney dismissed concerns that the absence of a formal bilateral meeting was a snub amid trade deal uncertainty. Carney and Trump reportedly joked and discussed trade, including Chinese electric vehicles. The discussions at the G7 summit covered a range of topics, from AI access and international diplomacy to social media regulation and trade.