Calls to slow down AI development serve the interests of US AI leaders, says French finance minister
"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," Lescure told Reuters.
Paris, September 16 - French Finance Minister Roland Lescure stated on Wednesday that calls for slowing down the development of AI serve the interests of U.S. leaders in the sector. Lescure argued that France and Europe must accelerate AI usage in order to control the associated risks. He told Reuters, "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." Lescure emphasized the need for France and Europe to step up their efforts to become leaders in the field and manage the risks associated with AI. The debate around AI risks intensified last week, with Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei advocating for a slowdown in development due to various concerns, including losing control of AI systems.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman expressed agreement with the need to pace AI development. These statements have fueled the discussion prompted by Anthropic researchers who recently warned that rapidly advancing AI could lead to human extinction in the near future. When asked about the risks to humanity from AI, Lescure cautioned against definitive statements, stating, "Definitive statements can sometimes in the end serve as a way to escape collective responsibility."
However, he identified potential risks related to AI implementation in the cyber sector and education, urging France and Europe to be aware of them in order to manage them effectively.
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