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Ex-Google boss fears AI could be used by terrorists

A former chief executive of Google, Eric Schmidt, warned about the extreme risk of terrorists or rogue states using artificial intelligence, mentioning concerns about North Korea, Iran, and Russia as potential threats.
The UK declined to support a joint communique at an AI summit in Paris due to inadequate clarity on global governance and national safety concerns.
Eric Schmidt advocated for more government oversight of private tech companies in AI development, expressing worries about the potential misuse of the technology for harmful purposes.
Communities minister Alex Norris stated that the UK made its decision based on what is best for the British people, not as a response to the US administration.

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Straight Arrow News

Ex-Google CEO Eric Schmidt worried about 'Bin Laden' AI scenario

Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt expressed worries about AI being used by adversaries and rogue states to harm the public, citing potential malicious intent from countries like North Korea, Iran, and Russia. Schmidt made these comments while attending a summit in Paris with representatives from various countries to discuss artificial intelligence. The U.S. and U.K. declined to sign a pledge for more "inclusive" AI. Schmidt advocates for some regul…

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Metro News

Ex-Google boss warns 'extreme risk' AI could be weaponised by terrorists

Eric Schmidt issued the sobering warning (Picture: Shutterstock) A former chief executive of Google has warned about the ‘extreme risk’ posed by terrorists or rogue states using artificial intelligence. Eric Schmidt called for governments to have oversight of private tech companies, citing fears of terrorists using the tech for ‘evil goals’. ‘The real fears that I have are not the ones that most people talk about AI – I talk about extreme risk,’…

10 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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Politico Europe

AI risks could spark an ‘Osama bin Laden scenario,’ former Google boss fears

Eric Schmidt calls for government oversight — but also warns against overregulation, especially in Europe.

10 days ago·Brussels, Belgium

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Digi 24

Former Google boss warns of 'extreme risk' of AI used by terrorists, names countries with possible 'evil intent'

A former Google executive has warned of the "extreme risk" posed by the use of artificial intelligence (AI) by terrorists or hostile states. Eric Schmidt called on governments to oversee private companies...

10 days ago·Romania

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