Tech titans and lawmakers huddle to tame the ‘AI beast’

Tech leaders, including Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, and Sundar Pichai, attended a closed-door meeting in Washington with US lawmakers to discuss AI regulation. 

During this meeting, Musk emphasised an “overwhelming consensus” for AI regulation, while Zuckerberg urged Congress to engage with AI to support innovation and safeguards. The CEO of OpenAI voiced concerns about AI pitfalls and the need for government collaboration. 

The power of artificial intelligence – for both good and bad – has been the subject of keen interest from politicians around the world. There are fears that the technology could lead to mass layoffs, turbo charge fraud and make misinformation more convincing. Despite agreement on the need for regulation, crafting legislation remains a challenge.