“We believe that excessive regulation of the AI sector could kill a transformative industry just as it is taking off.” US Vice President JD Vance stated after both the United States and the United Kingdom declined to sign an international agreement focused on establishing ethical guidelines for artificial intelligence (AI). The agreement, which aims to encourage the responsible and transparent development of AI, has gained support from several nations but lacks support from two of the biggest AI powerhouses. However, without US and UK participation, can an international AI ethics agreement truly be effective?