"We cannot guarantee that artificial
intelligence (AI) goes in the right direction by using our
national mechanisms and rules alone, because this is a global
challenge and I hope all countries are aligned to ensure that
the outcome leads to better societies and more resilient
economies," said Spanish Vice-Premier and Minister of Economy
and Digitisation, Nadia Calviño, opening the International
Summit on AI organised by Forum Europe and Euronews in Brussels.
The Spanish economist acknowledged that it is a "very
challenging" task given that the "technological race" is taking
place "within the private sector, between large jurisdictions
and the world's superpowers" and that there are different views
on the "right balance between security and privacy" to be
achieved.
Calviño therefore welcomed the ongoing national, European, G7
and UN initiatives and meetings, such as the AI Security Summit
at Bletchley Park, which brought together representatives from
the US and China, among others.
"We must continue to propose and support initiatives that ensure
that all major world powers in the field of AI cooperate to have
better governance at the global level," said the Spanish
vice-premier, drawing a parallel between the AI challenge and
the nuclear challenge.
"The process of digital transformation is unstoppable, but the
future is not set in stone," she continued.
"It is therefore our task to make the right decisions and create
the right regulatory and governance framework" to ensure that
"the technological revolution, the new industrial and digital
economy that are underway lead to a more prosperous but also a
more equitable society, without prejudice and ensuring the
inclusion of all citizens across the country," continued
Calviño.
"This is our great challenge," she concluded
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