French President Emphasizes Importance of Collective Security in Facing AI Risks

Paris, November 9 (KUNA) -- French President Emmanuel Macron affirmed on Monday the importance of collective security in the context of artificial intelligence, stressing that “AI is advancing at a very rapid pace.” Speaking in a post on his X (formerly Twitter) account following a high-level international meeting on AI security held on the sidelines of the Group of Seven foreign ministers’ meeting in Paris, Macron said, “AI is advancing at a very rapid pace, and as we have already witnessed, this entails real risks to our collective security.” He added that “our efforts to develop these technologies must also include anticipating and managing these risks,” noting that he had gathered around 50 participants in Paris and via video conference, including heads of state and government, leaders of major AI laboratories, researchers, and experts. Macron clarified that there was a shared understanding of the need to work together, pointing to commitments reached by all parties on three priorities: improving independent and public assessment of the risks posed by the most advanced models; enhancing the exchange of alerts in the event of a serious incident; and ensuring accountability for those developing these models. He affirmed that “our ambition is clear: to make AI a source of progress for all, while ensuring safety through the commitment of all concerned parties.” (End) M.B. / M.A. H.A.