Matt Brittin, President of EMEA Business for Google UK, discusses AI threat detection and job cuts. He also explores the potential economic growth and job shifts in Europe due to AI development.
AI implementation can lead to 1.2 trillion euros of economic growth in Europe, despite job shifts or disappearances.
European governments and tech companies are collaborating to create regulations for AI development, which has transformative potential in various fields.
Deep dives
The Importance of Retraining for the Future of AI
One of the main concerns with the advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) is the potential loss of jobs. However, Google's President of Business and Operations in Europe, Middle East, and Africa, Matt, emphasizes the need to ensure that nobody is left behind by AI. He highlights the estimate of 1.2 trillion euros of economic growth in Europe if AI is well implemented. While some jobs may shift or disappear, there will also be the emergence of new industries. To address this, Google is launching an initiative with 25 million euros to provide AI training and support retraining efforts. They have already trained 12 million Europeans in digital skills and plan to reach out to those most vulnerable or in underserved communities.
The Potential and Regulation of AI in Europe
In Europe, there is significant support and desire for AI, with a majority believing it can benefit society. To ensure accessibility and safety, European governments and technology companies are working together to create regulations. The recently implemented AI act sets the guardrails for AI development and use. For Google, AI is not limited to chatbots but has wider applications, such as scientific and health breakthroughs. For example, the use of AI in protein structure identification (with technologies like Alpha Fold) has revolutionized research in areas like drug discovery, disease research, and crop resilience. This showcases the transformative potential of AI beyond headlines and highlights the need for responsible regulation and harnessing the technology for the greater good.
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AI Threat Detection, Job Cuts, and Google's Funding for AI Training