Margrethe Vestager

I strongly believe that AI and tech are pivotal for the EU's future economic growth. Embracing these innovations will not only enhance productivity but also create new opportunities for businesses and citizens alike. However, it is essential to implement robust regulations to ensure fairness, transparency, and ethical use of these technologies.

We should not repeal the EU AI Act. It is crucial for establishing regulations that ensure AI development and use across Europe is safe, lawful, and respectful of fundamental rights. Repealing this would set us back significantly in our efforts to harness AI responsibly and ethically.

In the interest of transparency and trust, I firmly believe that third-party audits should be mandatory for major AI systems. These audits are crucial to ensure AI applications do not harm fundamental rights and operate fairly.

Liberal values are essential for guiding the development and use of AI superintelligence in a way that prioritizes individual rights, privacy, and fairness. Regulation and oversight are key to ensuring that AI benefits society as a whole.

I believe that AI has the potential to cause a concentration of power. As AI technologies are developed and deployed, they are often controlled by a few large companies with significant resources. This can lead to market dominance and reduced competition. It is essential to ensure fair competition, transparency, and regulatory frameworks to prevent such concentration and to protect consumers.

As the European Union Competition Commissioner, I am deeply concerned about the implications of companies developing super-persuasive AI that can influence democratic elections. Our democratic processes must be protected from manipulation, and allowing AI to potentially sway election outcomes poses a significant threat to democracy itself. We need to ensure strict regulations and ethical guidelines to prevent such technologies from undermining public trust and fair elections.

I believe that while LLMs hold great innovation potential, it is crucial to ensure that they respect copyright laws. Intellectual property rights must be protected to foster creativity and fair compensation. We should work towards solutions that balance innovation with these rights.

As a strong advocate for human rights and ethical technology, I firmly believe the international community must intervene if a dictator attempts to use brain-computer interfaces to impose a non-consensual borg collective. Such actions would violate fundamental human freedoms and dignity, and it is our duty to prevent this misuse of technology.

Exempting small companies from AI regulations might seem to boost innovation, but it creates an uneven playing field and may lead to ethical lapses or misuse. All companies, regardless of size, should adhere to regulations ensuring AI is safe and nondiscriminatory.

While international cooperation is important, the EU should not wait for an agreement with the US and China before regulating AI. We need to set our own standards to protect our values, ensure fair competition, and safeguard the rights of our citizens. It's essential for the EU to take a leading role in shaping the norms for AI globally.