U.S. Vice President JD Vance on Tuesday warned global leaders and tech industry executives that “excessive regulation” could cripple the rapidly growing artificial intelligence industry in a rebuke to European efforts to curb AI’s risks.

The summit will take place on Feb. 10 and 11 in Paris, France and is the vice president's first of several high-profile meetings with foreign leaders this week.

U.S. Vice President JD Vance outlined on Tuesday the artificial intelligence policies of President Donald Trump's administration, prioritising innovation, de-regulation, protection of free speech and U.