Brando Benfii, a member of the European Parliament, emphasized in his remarks that citizens should be concerned about the dangers posed by artificial intelligence. He warned about "real dangers" such as "losing control" over artificial intelligence and referred to the concerns of former employees of technology companies who have expressed worries about the possibility of "killing humanity" by artificial intelligence.
Call for Global Cooperation
Benfii, who is one of the main representatives in negotiations for the approval of the first European Union legislation on artificial intelligence, called for the establishment of a "global agreement" in this area. He has urged the United States and China to cooperate with the European Union to take actions towards the safety and oversight of artificial intelligence technologies.
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Technical Capabilities and Political Will
This member of the European Parliament emphasized that the European Union has the necessary "technical capabilities" to enact laws and regulations in this area, but now needs "political will" to implement these laws. He also noted that this would not only benefit Europe but all countries in the world.
Benfii, referring to public concerns about artificial intelligence, called for greater awareness among citizens and coordinated international efforts to address the challenges posed by this technology. He stated that in today's world, artificial intelligence technologies are rapidly advancing, and this highlights the necessity of creating a legal and ethical framework even more.
Additionally, Benfii pointed out that existing solutions in the European Union could serve as a model for other countries and demonstrate Europe's commitment to safety and ethics in the use of new technologies. In this context, he urged all countries in the world to cooperate in this area and help create a safe environment for citizens.
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