AI Briefing: Merkel's AI warning - "We should be more excited!"
Former Chancellor Angela Merkel sees parallels between the market power of the tech groups and a system she knows from her youth.
Angela Merkel, former German Chancellor, recently made a rare public appearance in Cologne. She discussed various topics, including the outcome of the recent election in Sachsen-Anhalt and the state of the CDU. Merkel also shared her thoughts on Artificial Intelligence, highlighting three potential dangers and sharing an anecdote about senior citizens' shoes.
As a former leader with 16 years of experience, Merkel's views on the intersection of technology, economy, and society carry significant weight. She expressed concern about the concentration of power in large tech companies, urging people to be more alert.
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