Former U.S. President Obama Warns About Artificial Intelligence and Calls for Policy
Former U.S. President Barack Obama warned that artificial intelligence could be dangerous if not properly managed and urged Democrats to develop policies.
Speaking at a private fundraising event, former U.S. President Barack Obama emphasized that artificial intelligence could become dangerous if not properly managed, calling on Democrats to establish policy and governance agendas on the matter.
Warnings Issued at Private Event
Former U.S. President Barack Obama recently drew attention to the potential dangers of artificial intelligence technology at a private fundraising event. Stating that artificial intelligence is advancing very rapidly, Obama expressed that this technology harbors risks unless proper governance is ensured.
Policy Call to Democrats
Obama encouraged Democrats, should they regain the House of Representatives in the November midterm elections, to prompt House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries to shape public debates regarding artificial intelligence policies.
2028 Presidential Election and Security
Furthermore, Obama requested that candidates entering the 2028 presidential race make artificial intelligence a central agenda item. He stated that candidates must present clear plans focusing on security and economic concerns.
Views of Industry Leaders
On the industry front, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei called on artificial intelligence companies to slow down their work on model capabilities. This view also received support from OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and xAI founder Elon Musk.