Kamala Harris Calls for Urgent Cooperation on Artificial Intelligence Safety
Former US Vice President Kamala Harris stated in her speech in Seoul that time is running out to take precautions against artificial intelligence risks, and urged the US and China to cooperate.
Stating that time is rapidly running out to prevent risks in artificial intelligence technologies, former US Vice President Kamala Harris called on governments and technology companies to take urgent action.
Artificial Intelligence Risks and Time Warning
Former US Vice President Kamala Harris, speaking at the Asan Institute for Policy Studies in South Korea, emphasized that the time required to bring the most serious risks of artificial intelligence under control is running out.
Critical Threats and the Need for Precaution
Harris stated that governments and companies must immediately act against three existential threats: cybersecurity vulnerabilities, AI-enabled weapons, and systems slipping out of human control.
Common Standards Between the US and China
Stating that broad strategic competition should not prevent cooperation on shared risks, Harris invited the US to engage in dialogue with China regarding international rules and standards.
Foreign Policy and Asian Allies
Noting that the growing cooperation between North Korea, Russia, China, and Iran is deeply concerning, Harris expressed that allies must strengthen deterrence and emphasized the importance of relations with South Korea.
Election Process and Future Plans
Stating that she has not yet decided whether to run again in the 2028 presidential race, Harris conveyed that she is campaigning for Democratic candidates ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.