President Lula criticizes concentration of AI development ‘in the hands of a few’

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, in his speech at the G7 summit meeting in Italy this Friday, criticized: Concentration of the development of artificial intelligence (AI) in the hands of a few people. Brazil is attending the meeting of the world’s richest countries as a guest.

Commenting on technology and many other issues, the president touched upon the following: The benefits that artificial intelligence tools can bring to humanity and the challenges associated with their use. However, according to him, such features are currently limited to a minority.

“We are experiencing in the digital field Unprecedented concentration in the hands of a small number of people and companies, established in an even fewer number of countries. AI highlights this scenario of opportunities, risks and asymmetries,” observed the Chief Executive Officer.

Still, according to Lula, everyone should benefit from the advantages offered by artificial intelligence “in a safe, transparent and liberating way.” He also underlined that technology can contribute. Improving the capabilities of states regarding the adoption of public policies and energy transition.

Artificial intelligence as a tool for peace

The president also advocated in his speech to G7 leaders for the creation of a system that would serve as a form of “international and intergovernmental governance of artificial intelligence.” Inside that, all countries will have the opportunity to participate in the discussions.

According to the Brazilian leader, this mechanism will help make artificial intelligence safer and more democratic and will help support information integrity and data protection. According to him, the management system will also contribute to this. Make AI a tool for peaceInstead of encouraging the use of technology in wars.

Lula’s agenda at the event includes meetings with many leaders present at the meeting in the coming days. G7; Consists of USA, Canada, Germany, France, Japan, UK and ItalyBesides Brazil, South Africa, Argentina, India, Kenya and Jordan, other countries are also guests of this meeting.