The United States delegation to an artificial intelligence summit in Paris on February 10-11 will not include staff from the U.S. AI Safety Institute, according to sources familiar with Washington’s plans. Vice President JD Vance will lead the delegation, which will gather representatives from around 100 countries to discuss AI’s potential.
Attending on behalf of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) are Principal Deputy Director Lynne Parker and Senior Policy Advisor for Artificial Intelligence Sriram Krishnan, an OSTP spokesperson confirmed. However, plans for officials from the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Commerce, including the AI Safety Institute, to attend were canceled, said anonymous sources close to the situation.
The AI Safety Institute, established under former President Joe Biden, is dedicated to evaluating and mitigating AI risks and has partnerships with companies like OpenAI and Anthropic. Its future direction under the Trump administration remains uncertain, especially as the body currently lacks a director. Trump also recently revoked an AI executive order from Biden’s administration.
The decision not to include AI Safety Institute staff in the delegation may be linked to the ongoing transition at the Commerce Department, where the institute is housed, following Trump’s January 20 inauguration.
The Paris summit will focus less on AI risks compared to previous international summits held at Bletchley Park and Seoul. Nevertheless, representatives from the International Network of AI Safety Institutes, chaired by the United States, are expected to attend. U.S. delegates may still participate in network discussions, with a focus on ensuring the U.S. remains a leader in AI innovation amid China’s rapid advancements in the field.