Ebba Busch does not believe in the annihilation of humanity

Several AI leaders have warned that the technological development could lead to fatal consequences.

Recently, for example, Geoffrey Irving, who has previously worked on, among other things, Open AI, predicted that there is around a 50 percent risk "that we will all die" due to AI systems that are smarter than humans.

The theoretical discussion, and the doomsday prophecies, make the Social Democrats' economic policy spokesperson Mikael Damberg worried.

- It is important that the AI ​​systems that are developed in the world are safe. Otherwise we will have big problems, he says.

Busch (KD): "Just like the fire"

This week, he and KD leader Ebba Busch, also deputy prime minister in the transitional government, attended an event in Stockholm held on the occasion of the AI giant Nvidia selling a supercomputer to the Wallenberg sphere.

At the event, Ebba Busch tells SVT that she does not believe that AI will mean the end of humanity, but that "AI must serve humanity".

- There needs to be a clear basic framework. But Sweden must not be too afraid of AI, so that we do not attract the investments that are needed.

She compares the development of technology in AI to a double-edged sword, which can be used for both good and evil.

- Just like the fire.

S-top believes in humanity

Mikael Damberg also says that international regulations are needed to ensure that AI systems do not pose an existential threat.

If Europe has too many rules, don't we risk falling behind in the AI ​​race against China and the US?

- Yes, and that is why the existing rules are being reviewed, he says.

The S-top is optimistic about the future with AI.

- I believe that humanity will also be able to cope with this technological shift, because it holds many opportunities to cure diseases and solve climate challenges.