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EU counterparts signal openness to mutual recognition of AI safety standards. Key sticking point remains data adequacy linkage. Commission officials suggest technical working group could accelerate progress. Recommend advancing proposal for joint AI incident reporting framework.
New EU negotiator appointed - Marta Kellner from DG CONNECT, known for pragmatic approach
Partners increasingly concerned about authoritarian data localisation requirements affecting diplomatic operations. Australia proposes joint demarche strategy. Canada offers to host technical workshop on secure cloud architectures for missions in challenging environments.
US now more engaged following new executive order on government AI use
Singapore MFA highly receptive to knowledge exchange on data architecture. GovTech keen to share AI applications in citizen services. Potential for FCDO to learn from Singapore's consular chatbot deployment. Trade discussions progressing on data services market access.
Singapore seeking UK support for their ASEAN digital integration leadership bid