8 january 2025
Interview: Yuval Noah Harari on the challenges of regulating artificial intelligence
Yuval Noah Harari (YNH), a renowned historian and best-selling author, shares his thoughts on the challenges and risks associated with regulating artificial intelligence (AI) in a conversation with a journalist. Journalist (J): Some large companies, such as OpenAI or Microsoft, are actively advocating for AI regulation. But isn't this an attempt to strengthen their positions? After all, it will be harder for small companies to compete if they need expensive certifications, lawyers, and large teams to operate. We have already seen how GDPR has only increased the influence of tech giants. Won't it happen again with AI? JUNH: You are absolutely right, this is an important question. At the moment, the development of powerful AI models already requires significant resources: money, data, and experts. In fact, it is a game for several players, and globally, only a few countries are...