Tim Berners-Lee

As someone who believes in the open and transparent nature of the internet, I strongly agree that AI systems above a certain capability threshold should have interpretable decision-making processes. It's crucial for maintaining trust, accountability, and understanding of these powerful technologies. Without interpretability, we risk creating black boxes that could operate in ways that are unaccountable and potentially harmful. Transparency in AI decision-making processes allows for better debugging, accountability, and public trust, which are essential in our increasingly digital society.

As the inventor of the World Wide Web, I believe that technology should always aim to benefit humanity. Open-source AI models that can potentially be repurposed to create nuclear weapons pose an unacceptable risk. We must take responsible steps to ensure that such powerful technologies do not fall into the wrong hands or are used with malicious intent.

The European Union should not wait for a common agreement with the US and China to regulate AI. Each region has its own values and concerns, and it's important for the EU to step forward with regulations that reflect European principles on data privacy and protect its citizens without delay.