Countries without an artificial intelligence strategy may lose their sovereignty

Israel's Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer, Erez Askal, stated at an artificial intelligence conference held at Tel Aviv University that countries without adequate strategy could fall under the control of foreign firms in the future.

Israel's Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer, Erez Askal, stated in his speech at Tel Aviv University that critical infrastructure sectors such as electricity, water, and healthcare will be completely managed by artificial intelligence within the next 5 to 7 years. Askal emphasized that if states outsource this technology to foreign multinational corporations, they could lose control over essential services that enable a country to maintain its functioning amidst complex geopolitical crises.

Expressing that Israel must develop its own artificial intelligence capabilities and data centers in order to maintain its independence while balancing external producers, Askal pointed out that strategic steps are essential for the protection of national sovereignty.