Former US President Barack Obama warned, during a Democratic event, that artificial intelligence represents a danger if it is not properly controlled. His statements came at a time of growing concern about the impact of technology on society.
Obama expressed particular concern about the risk of mass unemployment resulting from automation and the advancement of AI. The former president considered it essential to anticipate the economic and social effects that these technologies may cause in the labor market.
Obama's call also focused on the need for an urgent public debate on the regulation of artificial intelligence. He argued that society must openly discuss the limits and responsibilities associated with the development of this technology.
The warning was issued approximately two months before the midterm elections in the United States, in a context where technological issues are gaining increasing weight in the country's political discussions.
