US opposes global AI standards but sees value coordinating on ‘real-world harms,’ State official says
Jacob Helberg participates in the "Allies, Industry and the AI Supply Chain" panel during The Hill & Valley Forum 2026 at Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium on March 24, 2026 in Washington, DC. Paul Morigi/Getty Images for The Hill & Valley Forum
ByEdward Graham,
Managing Editor, Nextgov/FCW
June 2, 2026 04:37 PM ET
The White House wants to shape global AI norms by maintaining and advancing the nation’s tech superiority, but sees “potential benefits” in collaborating with international partners on some issues.
Although the Trump administration is opposed to working with international governing bodies to establish any frameworks around the use and development of AI technologies, a top State Department official said conversations are still taking place with allies about coordinating responses to certain national security threats.
During an Atlantic Council eventon Monday, Under Secretary of State for Economic Affairs Jacob Helberg said the...
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