Calls to slow down AI development serve the interests of US AI leaders, says French finance minister

PARIS, September 16 - French Finance Minister Roland Lescure stated on Wednesday that calls for slowing down the development of artificial intelligence (AI) serve the interests of U.S. AI leaders, emphasizing that France and Europe must accelerate AI efforts to manage risks. Lescure remarked, "I can clearly see that the calls to slow down are now coming from those at the top of the class...

Making everyone behind them slow down so they can stay in first place – I can clearly see their self-interest." He told Reuters, "I want us to step up our efforts in France and across Europe, to become a leader and to be able to manage the risks."