G7 nations commit to advancing AI and quantum

Nations included in the Group of 7 — or G7 — emphasized the major role artificial intelligence and quantum technologies are slated to play in the near future and issued a new set of global agreements and priorities for both technologies.

Following the G7’s June 2025 meeting held in Kananaskis, Canada, leaders from the U.S., Canada, France, Japan, Germany, Italy and the United Kingdom developed new commitments for both technologies that hinge on innovation and leadership through collaboration. 

The G7’s plans for AI start with the goal of using the technology for public good by keeping humans in the loop, an approach that has already been advocated for in the U.S., and will ideally ensure AI systems are designed and deployed responsibly. 

Member nations also addressed the demands AI will require from data centers and how that will impact energy generation worldwide. The G7 acknowledged that developing nations stand to be left out from the global race to AI dominance. 

“To fully realize the potential of AI for our publics and our partners, we commit to: Work together to accelerate adoption of AI in the public sector to enhance the quality of public services for both citizens and businesses and increase government efficiency while respecting human rights and privacy, as well as promoting transparency, fairness, and accountability,” the agreement says.

The G7 plans to begin this effort internally after announcing an internal suite of new AI initiatives. Called the G7 GovAI Grand Challenge and the G7 AI Network — or GAIN — it will act as a pipeline to identify, develop and implement government AI solutions that have community benefit. 

These efforts are also part of the new G7 AI Adoption Roadmap, which will provide common steps toward the integration of beneficial AI solutions. 

The G7 AI agreement also looks to ensure that small- and medium-size enterprises flourish in this space. The group states that it intends to promote commercialization support at an infrastructure level, and focus on practical use case development to help smaller companies compete. Workforce development and exchanges will also be a component to help accelerate AI adoption and development. 

The G7 goals for encouraging innovation and breakthroughs in quantum technology development are similar. Leaders agreed to include historically marginalized countries, communities and populations in the expansion of the fledgling quantum industry, as well as to develop emergent quantum technologies with responsibility in mind.

The agreements include a new G7 Joint Working Group on Quantum Technologies, which will feature experts from industry and academia alongside government officials to advise on policy and commercialization efforts. 

“We acknowledge that achieving quantum technologies’ full potential will require international collaboration between governments, researchers and industry to mobilize investments and optimize resources; advance research and commercialization; secure supply chains; facilitate access to infrastructure, talent and markets; align adoption with shared interests and values; and create a trusted ecosystem to manage risks and unleash innovation,” the agreement reads.