Experts call for more regulation to avoid 'loss of control' over AI

Experts warn of Al dangers, say that Paris summit is chance to act against the risks

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Experts from around the world have called for greater regulation of artificial intelligence (AI) to prevent it escaping human control, as global leaders gather in Paris for a summit on the technology.

France, co-hosting the gathering with India on Feb 10 and Feb 11, has chosen to spotlight AI “action” in 2025 rather than put the safety concerns front and centre as at the previous meetings in Britain’s Bletchley Park in 2023 and the Korean capital Seoul in 2024.

The French vision is for governments, businesses and other actors to come out in favour of global governance for AI and make commitments on sustainability, without setting binding rules.

“We don’t want to spend our time talking only about the risks. There’s the very real opportunity aspect as well,” said Ms Anne Bouverot, AI envoy of President Emmanuel Macron.

Professor Max Tegmark, head of the US-based Future of Life Institute that has regularly warned of AI’s dangers, told AFP that France should not miss the opportunity to act.

“France has been a wonderful champion of international collaboration and has the opportunity to really lead the rest of the world,” the MIT physicist said.