Obama urges Democrats to focus on AI issues
In the United States, former President Barack Obama warned that artificial intelligence could be “dangerous” if it is not properly controlled and urged Democrats to develop a political and governance agenda for this technology. The Hindu International reports. A Reuters report citing The New York Times says that Obama expressed these views at a recent closed-door fundraising event.
AI in election platforms
According to the publication, Obama also urged candidates who will take part in the 2028 presidential election to make artificial intelligence one of the central points of their platforms. He emphasized the need for a clear plan to address security and economic issues related to AI.
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Calls for stricter rules
His statement came amid calls from a growing number of US lawmakers to tighten rules for artificial intelligence systems. Reuters also reports that two researchers at Anthropic warned that the industry’s rapid progress could pose a risk of human extinction.
