#AI Governance

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Eric Schmidt: AI misuse poses an ‘extreme risk’

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Eric Schmidt: AI misuse poses an ‘extreme risk’

Eric Schmidt, former CEO of Google, has warned that AI misuse poses an “extreme risk” and could do catastrophic harm.

Speaking to BBC Radio 4’s Today programme, Schmidt cautioned that AI could be weaponised by extremists and “rogue states” such as North Korea, Iran, and Russia to “harm innocent people.”

Schmidt expressed concern that rapid AI advancements could be exploited to create weapons, including biological attacks. Highlighting the dangers, he said: “The real fears that I have are not the ones that most people talk about AI, I talk about extreme risk.”

Using a chilling analogy, Schmidt referenced the al-Qaeda leader responsible for the 9/11 attacks: “I’m always worried about the Osama bin Laden scenario, where you have some truly evil person who takes over some aspect of our modern life and uses it to harm innocent people.”

He emphasised the pace of AI development and its potential to be co-opted by nations or groups with malevolent intent.

“Think about North Korea, or Iran, or even Russia, who have some evil goal … they could misuse it and do real harm,” Schmidt warns.

Oversight without stifling innovation

Schmidt urged governments to closely monitor private tech companies pioneering AI research. While noting that tech leaders are generally aware of AI’s societal implications, they may make decisions based on different values from those of public officials.

“My experience with the tech leaders is that they do have an understanding of the impact they’re having, but they might make a different values judgement than the government would make.”

Schmidt also endorsed the export controls introduced under former US President Joe Biden last year to restrict the sale of advanced microchips. The measure is aimed at slowing the progress of geopolitical adversaries in AI research.  

Global divisions around preventing AI misuse

The tech veteran was in Paris when he made his remarks, attending the AI Action Summit, a two-day event that wrapped up on Tuesday.

The summit, attended by 57 countries, saw the announcement of an agreement on “inclusive” AI development. Signatories included major players like China, India, the EU, and the African Union.  

However, the UK and the US declined to sign the communique. The UK government said the agreement lacked “practical clarity” and failed to address critical “harder questions” surrounding national security. 

Schmidt cautioned against excessive regulation that might hinder progress in this transformative field. This was echoed by US Vice-President JD Vance who warned that heavy-handed regulation “would kill a transformative industry just as it’s taking off”.  

This reluctance to endorse sweeping international accords reflects diverging approaches to AI governance. The EU has championed a more restrictive framework for AI, prioritising consumer protections, while countries like the US and UK are opting for more agile and innovation-driven strategies. 

Schmidt pointed to the consequences of Europe’s tight regulatory stance, predicting that the region would miss out on pioneering roles in AI.

“The AI revolution, which is the most important revolution in my opinion since electricity, is not going to be invented in Europe,” he remarked.

Prioritising national and global safety

Schmidt’s comments come against a backdrop of increasing scrutiny over AI’s dual-use potential—its ability to be used for both beneficial and harmful purposes.

From deepfakes to autonomous weapons, AI poses a bevy of risks if left without measures to guard against misuse. Leaders and experts, including Schmidt, are advocating for a balanced approach that fosters innovation while addressing these dangers head-on.

While international cooperation remains a complex and contentious issue, the overarching consensus is clear: without safeguards, AI’s evolution could have unintended – and potentially catastrophic – consequences.

(Photo by Guillaume Paumier under CC BY 3.0 license. Cropped to landscape from original version.)

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AI Ethics: The Debate on Regulation

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to advance at an unprecedented pace, questions surrounding AI ethics and regulation have become more critical than ever. Policymakers, tech leaders, and researchers are debating the balance between innovation and oversight, with concerns about bias, privacy, and security at the forefront. While some argue that strict regulations are necessary to prevent misuse, others believe that over-regulation could stifle innovation.

For a deeper analysis of why AI alone won’t shape the future, explore this expert discussion.

Why AI Ethics and Regulation Matter

1. Preventing AI Bias and Discrimination

AI models rely on training data, which can often carry inherent biases.

Without regulation, AI systems can reinforce racial, gender, and socioeconomic discrimination.

Ethical AI frameworks ensure transparency, fairness, and inclusivity in AI decision-making.

2. Safeguarding Data Privacy and Security

AI-driven platforms process vast amounts of personal and corporate data.

Unregulated AI systems pose risks of data breaches, surveillance abuse, and identity theft.

Regulations help set clear guidelines for ethical data collection and usage.

3. Accountability in AI Decision-Making

AI is increasingly used in hiring, law enforcement, and healthcare, making accountability crucial.

Without clear regulatory frameworks, it becomes difficult to attribute responsibility for AI-driven decisions.

Ethical standards and audits can help ensure that AI remains transparent and accountable.

The Debate on AI Regulation

1. The Case for AI Regulation

Ensures public trust and safety in AI-driven applications.

Prevents AI misuse in areas such as deepfakes, autonomous weapons, and misinformation.

Establishes a global standard for ethical AI development and deployment.

2. The Case Against Over-Regulation

Could slow down technological advancements and AI research.

May lead to higher compliance costs for startups and smaller AI firms.

Could give countries with relaxed regulations a competitive edge over heavily regulated markets.

3. Finding a Middle Ground

Experts suggest a balanced approach, where AI regulation is sector-specific and adaptable.

Policymakers should collaborate with AI developers, ethicists, and industry leaders to ensure responsible innovation.

AI governance frameworks should be flexible enough to evolve with technological advancements.

Tej Kohli’s Perspective on AI Ethics & Future Regulation

As a leading tech investor, Tej Kohli has emphasized that the AI revolution should be guided by ethical principles. His key insights include:

AI should remain an enabler of human progress, not a tool for exploitation.

Regulation should focus on preventing harm while allowing AI to evolve responsibly.

Global AI policies should align with innovation goals to maintain a competitive yet ethical AI landscape.

Conclusion

The debate on AI ethics and regulation will continue as AI becomes more integrated into everyday life. While policymakers and industry leaders must address concerns about bias, privacy, and accountability, it is crucial to ensure that regulation does not hinder innovation. The future of AI governance lies in a collaborative, transparent, and forward-thinking approach.

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Book Reading: Eastern Perspectives Humanistic AI-1: How do we address the impact of artificial intelligence?

This book has a collection of articles written by AI experts, educators, philosophers and sustainability experts from Taiwan under the Forum of Dialogues between Humanity and AI and Humanistic centred AI Forum.

In the first article written by Mu-Chun Su, he "underscores the need for ethical standards and international cooperation to guide AI weapon development. Furthermore, his article addresses challanges in AI intertability, generalisation, and ethics."

He cited the 6C principles proposed by Ka-Fu Lee (former senior executives of Microsoft and Google):

Curiosity

Creativity

Critical Thinking

Collaboration

Communication

Confidence and Su's 7th principle

Cross-disciplinary

as essential intelligence building capability attributes for future generations of human beings to tackle the increasing challenges proposed by the advancement of AI.

Do we open up a treasures trunk or Pandora Box?

This is a constant challenging question for AI developers. It depends on how AIs are being developed and what kind of AIs are being applied. To be benevolent to human societies, it is necessary to invest more resources to nuture cross-disciplinary professionals and experts so that there are breakthroughs in research and innovations of AI technologies to resolve more global social issues such as environment, climate changes, sustainable developments, food productions, healthcare and social security, inequality gaps of poverty and quality of living standards, etc.)

It is necessary to strengthen inter-governmental cooperations in establishing better AI governance to ensure AI technologies are being reasonably and responsibly applied and to prevent harmful consequences of malicious usages of such technologies.

Note: Mu-Chun Su is a professor of Computer Science and Information Engineering, National Central University in Taiwan. He was granted numerous global awards in AI: IEEE Franklin V. Taylor Award; Top Researcher Award for International Research Awards on Statistical Methods for Analyzing Engineering Data. He is an IET Fellow.

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"the #WEF, which will meet just shortly before the Paris event, from January 20 to 24, is looking to move the needle on #AI, its governance & development models in the 'preferred direction.'"

#surveillance #censorship

https://reclaimthenet.org/wef-2025-focuses-on-global-ai-governance-and-censorship

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