Guest commentary: No monopoly must be allowed to emerge in artificial intelligence
Europe cannot afford to just consume AI. We need to develop our own top models that are trustworthy, demands the Vice-President of the European Commission, Henna Virkkunen.
Artificial intelligence is one of the most profound technological revolutions humanity has ever experienced. It is transforming our economies at breathtaking speed, revolutionizing science and creating a new geopolitical power dynamic. The countries and companies that are at the forefront of AI will shape the 21st century - but this power must not be concentrated in the hands of just a few.
Today, we face a fundamental choice: will AI concentrate power in the hands of a few, or will fair competition and shared progress create new opportunities for all? It is our responsibility to ensure that innovation continues to flourish and that trusted partners work together to manage risks that no one country can handle alone.
There is an urgent need for action. At the recent G7 summit, leading politicians met with the heads of the world's leading AI companies. Several of these AI entrepreneurs have since called for closer cooperation between democratic governments.
Translated by urgent.news from Handelsblatt's report; automated translation may contain errors. Machine-written — it may contain errors, so check the original before relying on it.
