UK Prime Minister Sunak talks trade, AI and Ukraine on US trip

United Kingdom Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has begun a visit to Washington, DC, where topics like artificial intelligence (AI), the war in Ukraine and transatlantic trade are set to dominate two days of meetings. Sunak opened his visit on Wednesday by laying a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery, just outside Washington, DC, before meeting with congressional leaders. He is scheduled to join US President Joe Biden at the White House on Thursday. During his visit, Sunak said he would stress the UK's ability to play a "leadership role" in regulating AI. "Outside of the US, we are probably the leading AI nation amongst democratic countries. We have an ability to get regulation right to protect our citizens," he told the UK's TalkTV on Wednesday.