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Obama warns AI in private hands could be dangerous and urges Democrats to act
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Barack Obama expressed concerns about the rapid development of artificial intelligence in private hands, warning it could be dangerous if not properly addressed.
He urged Democrats to create a policy framework and run on it in 2028, speaking at a closed Democratic fundraiser.
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- AI is moving very fast in private hands, and if we don’t get on top of it, I think it can be dangerous
- Obama warned about the dangers of AI in private hands
- The framework should be developed before the 2028 elections
- Obama's comments were made at a closed Democratic fundraiser
- The New York Times obtained a partial transcript of his remarks
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- Democrats may develop an AI policy framework
Why It Matters
To address potential dangers of AI in private hands
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