The former Google CEO is worrying

Eric Schmidt, the former Google CEO, shared his concerns in an interview with the BBC about the possibility of terrorists or "rogue states" like North Korea, Iran, or Russia using artificial intelligence to hurt innocent people. He thinks the biggest danger is that bad actors could use AI to create biological weapons.

Schmidt thinks governments should keep an eye on AI development by private companies, but he warned that too many rules could hold back innovation. He also agrees with the U.S. move to limit exports of microchips for advanced AI to slow down progress in countries like China and Russia.

 The former Google CEO spoke after the AI Action Summit in Paris. At the event, the United States and the United Kingdom rejected signing an agreement on international regulation. U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance argued that such regulation would "kill" the emerging industry.

Schmidt also supports limiting children's phone use. He admitted that he hadn't fully understood the harmful effects technology could have on young people. He believes that with proper moderation, smartphones can be safe for kids, but social media should be banned for those under 16.