G7 focuses on AI's contentious future and US industry dominance

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G7 leaders convened with top tech executives to deliberate the future of artificial intelligence amid concerns related to the dominance of US industry and ethical risks. The summit highlighted the need for AI governance respecting human dignity.

G7 leaders were joined by some of the world's top tech executives on June 17 to discuss opportunities and dangers of artificial intelligence. The future of the industry is highly contentious - with US businesses dominating the industries and many fearful that the powerful new technology poses substantial risks. For G7 leaders, AI poses many questions - such as how to ensure the technology respects human dignity and can be kept under control.