United States President Joe Biden urged tech companies to prioritize safe AI products.
The President of the United States of America, Joe Biden, made comments on artificial intelligence technology in his statement on Wednesday, April 5th. Stating that the security of artificial intelligence is still uncertain, Biden emphasized that technology companies should make sure that their products are safe before offering them to the public.
Biden Discusses Risks and Benefits
Meeting with science and technology consultants, Joe Biden agreed that artificial intelligence can be useful in tackling problems like disease and climate change. Biden also emphasized the importance of addressing potential risks to society, national security and the economy.
Asked about the potential dangers of artificial intelligence, Biden said: “It has not been determined yet, but there is a possibility.”
Continuing his speech, Biden gave the following words: “Social media has shown us the damage that powerful technologies can do without the right precautions.” Biden mentioned that not taking the necessary precautions in this context can negatively affect the mental health, self-perception and emotions of young people.
The US President said the US Congress should pass privacy law that places strict limits on personal data collected by tech companies and blocks ads targeting children.
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