Raimondo Warns Against AI Isolationism at New Economy Forum, Calls for Democratic Alliance on Standards

Former U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo warned on October 13 that countries pursuing isolationist approaches to artificial intelligence risk both economic loss and security threats, calling instead for democracies to collaborate in setting global AI standards before authoritarian governments do. Speaking at the Bloomberg New Economy Forum in New Delhi, Raimondo emphasized that no single nation, company, or sector can independently manage the economic and security risks posed by advanced AI systems. She stressed that "it's also a bad bet for safety and security" to isolate from global AI governance structures.