Machines Like Us Margrethe Vestager Fought Big Tech and Won. Her Next Target is AI
Nov 19, 2024
Margrethe Vestager, the EU's Competition Commissioner known for her fierce stance against big tech, dives into the urgent need for AI regulation. She discusses her landmark victories against giants like Apple and Google, emphasizing the importance of accountability in AI decision-making. Vestager outlines the risks of unregulated AI, including discrimination and lack of transparency, and stresses the necessity for human-centric governance. With her tenure winding down, she highlights the race for comprehensive global legislation to protect citizens and ensure trust in technology.
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AI as Agents
- AI algorithms act more like agents, influencing decisions more than older tech.
- Trusting AI is crucial because it's increasingly used in life-altering situations.
Dutch Child Benefit Scandal
- The Dutch government used AI to distribute child benefits, but it discriminated based on postal codes.
- This highlights the need for trustworthy algorithms in essential situations.
Regulating Use, Not Technology
- The EU AI Act focuses on regulating the use of technology, not the technology itself.
- This approach prevents the legislation from becoming outdated quickly.