EU Commission President Advocates for Responsible AI Use at Davos
Pending EU legislation aims to provide clear guidelines for AI development, while ensuring access to supercomputers for European startups.
- European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen emphasized the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in her address at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
- The Commission is preparing a proposal to pair European AI startups with the computing capacity of the Continent's supercomputers.
- Von der Leyen warned of the risks of disinformation and misinformation, especially in the context of upcoming elections.
- The European Union is working on a draft AI Act to regulate potential misuse of AI, such as its use for biometric surveillance and manipulation of behavior.
- Chinese Premier Li Qiang also spoke at the forum, advocating for a human-centered approach to AI and calling for international cooperation to address AI-related issues.