US-led 'Pax Silica' alliance expands, Norway joins to consolidate AI supply chain
The Norwegian government announced today that it will join the US-led 'Pax Silica' initiative, a multilateral alliance aimed at ensuring the reliability of the artificial intelligence (AI) supply chain.
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OSLO, May 5 (CNA) – The Norwegian government announced today that it will join the US-led 'Pax Silica' initiative. 'Pax Silica' is a multilateral alliance aimed at ensuring the reliability of the artificial intelligence (AI) supply chain.
Reuters reported that the Trump administration launched the 'Pax Silica' initiative last year as a key strategic pillar to reduce dependence on China and strengthen cooperation with allies, including securing access to critical mineral resources.
Norwegian Minister of Trade and Industry Cecilie Myrseth stated that "this initiative will make it easier for Norwegian companies to access advanced technology value chains."
US media Semafor previously reported that the US would announce Norway's entry into the 'Pax Silica' alliance this week. The Norwegian government stated that the country will sign the initiative tomorrow. (Compiler: Chen Cheng-chien) 1150505
Reuters reported that the Trump administration launched the 'Pax Silica' initiative last year as a key strategic pillar to reduce dependence on China and strengthen cooperation with allies, including securing access to critical mineral resources.
Norwegian Minister of Trade and Industry Cecilie Myrseth stated that "this initiative will make it easier for Norwegian companies to access advanced technology value chains."
US media Semafor previously reported that the US would announce Norway's entry into the 'Pax Silica' alliance this week. The Norwegian government stated that the country will sign the initiative tomorrow. (Compiler: Chen Cheng-chien) 1150505