Plenary Session Highlights - Big Data, Big Power: Who Holds The Global Reins?

Experts express skepticism about reaching Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) soon, with some predicting it might take a long time, while others believe it could happen within the next five years. The conversation highlights the importance of democratizing AI, suggesting that AI should be in the hands of the population and end users to make decisions about its deployment and responsibility. The discussion also touches on the rapid closing of the gap between AI's capabilities and human reasoning, noting that AI is assisting us in a human developer-led world. Europe's role in technology is emphasized, with a significant increase in technology unicorns and a focus on retaining talent within the continent. The success of a European animation movie, "The Flow," is mentioned, demonstrating how AI empowers individuals to achieve what was previously only possible for large corporations. The challenges of digital transformation are acknowledged, with only 10% of companies or governments succeeding in their efforts. The discussion suggests implementing Asimov's rules for robots and emphasizes the need for critical thinking and confidence levels in AI results to avoid inaccuracies.