Vice President JD Vance arrives in Paris this week for the AI Action Summit, marking his first major foray into international diplomacy. The high-profile gathering, co-hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has drawn world leaders, tech CEOs, and policymakers to shape the future of artificial intelligence. But while European officials focus on AI safety and regulation, Vance is here to make the case for an innovation-driven, American-led approach—one that prioritises business over bureaucracy. Vance's participation signals a strategic pivot in US foreign policy, emphasising a more assertive approach to technological diplomacy. His presence at the summit highlights the administration's prioritisation of AI infrastructure development, exemplified by the recent $500 billion joint venture, Stargate, involving OpenAI, Oracle, and SoftBank to build data centres in Texas. Upon arrival at Paris Orly Airport, Vance, accompanied by his family, was see...