Sierra Leone's president backs Macron's push for AI safety
Julius Maada Bio, the head of state of Sierra Leone, joined a French-led effort on AI standards, accountability and cooperation.
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What happened
Sierra Leone's President Julius Maada Bio backed a French-led initiative for stronger safety standards, accountability and international cooperation in artificial intelligence. French President Macron said he wants AI banned wherever it threatens children, and an expert committee is due to present him with recommendations on protection against AI. Macron also held a videoconference with around 50 heads of state and government, which included CEOs of AI companies.
Why it matters
Expert recommendations are due to inform how AI is protected against.
Coverage
- Macron wants AI ban wherever it threatens children (Le Monde)
- Sierra Leone : President Bio Joins Macron in Global Push for Stronger Artificial Intelligence Safety and A ... (Pan African Visions)
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