US Secretary of State Marco Rubio addressed the G7 foreign ministers in Paris on November 9, 2026. He advocated for protecting frontier AI models through voluntary industry-led partnerships rather than implementing new government regulations.
The administration promotes an innovation-first approach, prioritizing US leadership in AI for national security and economic prosperity. Rubio emphasized that private companies should take the lead in both managing risks and driving technological development.
The US has been formalizing its AI strategy through Technology Prosperity Deals (TPDs). These agreements aim to foster joint research, improve semiconductor access, and strengthen supply chains. A recent TPD was signed with Finland on October 29, 2026, covering AI and quantum technologies.
The administration has established similar agreements with the UK, South Korea, Japan, and Sweden over the past 13 months. Additionally, a Strategic Artificial Intelligence Partnership was formed with Saudi Arabia in 2025, focusing on energy resources and semiconductors.
Rubio also identified the cooperation with India on AI and quantum computing as a key relationship. The administration continues to promote the AI Opportunity Partnership framework to mobilize the private sector and support international research initiatives.
