Opinion

October 13, 2023

AI needs more regulation in Europe, not less

The EU AI Act is a step in the right direction towards making AI safer, but does not go far enough

Toju Duke

4 min read

Earlier this year, a father-of-two took his life after an interaction with an AI chatbot, Eliza, which convinced him it was the only way to save himself — and the planet — from the climate crisis. 

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Toju Duke

Toju Duke is a London-based speaker and advisor on responsible AI. She led responsible AI programs at Google and founded Diverse AI, which champions diversity and inclusion in AI. She is author of Building Responsible AI Algorithms.

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