All G20 nations unanimously endorse the non-binding Carolina Principles, a US-proposed framework advocating for a lighter-touch, sector-specific AI regulation (Maggie Eastland/Bloomberg)

All G20 member states unanimously adopted the non-binding Carolina Principles, a U.S.-origin framework that calls for lighter-touch, sector-specific regulation of artificial intelligence. The agreement reflects a collective commitment to a flexible, risk-based approach rather than broad, prescriptive rules.