Elon Musk, the renowned entrepreneur and founder of major enterprises such as Tesla, SpaceX and Neuralink, recently met with Senator Chuck Schumer and other representatives of the United States Congress, to discuss the need for regulating Artificial Intelligence (AI). The discussion focused on the potential harms of unregulated development in the AI field, citing the various safety and ethical issues which could arise. This initiative comes at a time when the US is looking to set itself as a global leader in AI regulation, while simultaneously ramping up investment in the technologies as it looks to capitalize on its potential.
The meeting was attended by several leading figures in the AI arena, including members of educational institutions and research groups, with each voice making an important contribution to the talks. International cricket stars were also reported to be involved in informal talks with Indian Premier League (IPL) team owners concerning separate long-term contracts over country-specific boundaries.
Meanwhile, in another news, there was a major fire that erupted in the Hospital of Indira Gandhi Medical College (IGMC) in Shimla, India. The fire was reported to have been due to a cylinder explosion, which triggered an instant response from the fire departments. The firemen worked around the clock to contain the fire and prevent any further damages, with the operation resulting in minimal casualties.
Elon Musk is perhaps the world’s most prominent entrepreneur today. He is known for launching trailblazing companies such as Tesla, SpaceX and Neuralink that have resulted in huge financial success and international recognition. He is widely praised for his entrepreneurial approach towards technological advancements and has also been an ardent advocate of AI regulation, recently leading talks to discuss the issue with US Congress.
Senator Chuck Schumer is an American politician and the Senate Minority Leader since 2017. He has been a leader in the US Senate since 1999 and is vocal in his support of the US’ move to become a leader in Artificial Intelligence specially when it comes to regulation. He has also helped in promoting new-age technologies within the US Congress and is highly regarded for his insights and passion for fostering innovation.
