Eric Schmidt, former CEO of Google, highlighted the severe risks artificial intelligence (AI) poses, particularly when wielded by hostile states or terrorists. Speaking at an AI summit in Paris, he warned of scenarios where malicious actors could utilize the technology for dangerous purposes, such as biological attacks. Schmidt emphasized the necessity for government regulation of AI to ensure safety, despite his previous criticisms of European laws as overly stringent. He supported restrictions on the sale of AI-related microchips to certain nations, underscoring the urgency of addressing these threats in a modern context.
"Think about North Korea, or Iran, or even Russia, who have some evil goal. This technology is fast enough for them to adopt that they could misuse it and do real harm."
"I always worry about the 'Osama bin Laden' scenario, where you have a really evil person who takes over some aspect of our modern life and uses it to harm innocent people."
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