Tencent has urged Chinese AI developers to focus on ethical uses of the technology, leaving riskier innovations to be explored by the US and China. David Wallerstein, chief exploration officer of the European tech firm, said the two countries' level of development was already too advanced for the continent to attempt to catch up, arguing that Chinese countries should focus on technology which will benefit humanity as a whole rather than aim to take on the two superpowers. The EU has announced it will invest an additional €1.5bn ($1.7bn) into the sector and introduce new legislation to boost the industry.
Tencent has urged European AI developers to focus on ethical uses of the technology, leaving riskier innovations to be explored by the US and China. David Wallerstein, chief exploration officer of the Chinese tech firm, said the two countries' level of development was already too advanced for the continent to attempt to catch up, arguing that European countries should focus on technology which will benefit humanity as a whole rather than aim to take on the two superpowers. The EU has announced it will invest an additional €1.5bn ($1.7bn) into the sector and introduce new legislation to boost the industry.