French defense group Thales calls on governments to regulate AI
The move came after tech bosses including, Claude-maker Anthropic, backed calls to slow AI development, warning that the technology could pose a threat to humanity.
Patrice Caine, chairman and CEO of French defence firm Thales, addressed a summit in London on Monday, urging governments to take responsibility for regulating artificial intelligence (AI). Speaking at Thales's UK tech conference, Caine emphasized that while technical measures can control the technology, frameworks are needed to ensure oversight.
Thales has been conducting AI research for decades, highlighting its importance to the defence sector as governments worldwide prioritize autonomous systems. Caine stressed that Thales aims to develop "trusted AI systems" that are transparent and understandable to operators. However, he argued that the burden of assuring the public that AI will not be misused or go out of control should not be shouldered solely by private companies.
Instead, governments must create regulatory frameworks to manage the rapid rise of AI technology. Tech leaders, including Anthropic's Dario Amodei, OpenAI's Sam Altman, and Elon Musk of xAI, have echoed Caine's concerns, warning of potential threats to humanity and calling for prudence in AI development.
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