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EU Tech Chief Calls for Stronger AI Safety Controls
(MENAFN) European Commission Executive Vice-President Henna Virkkunen has warned that the rapid development of artificial intelligence could create serious security concerns if humans eventually lose the ability to control advanced systems.
Speaking about the issue, Virkkunen said the European Union regards the possibility of AI operating beyond effective human oversight as one of the most significant risks associated with the technology.
"These technologies are advancing so rapidly that safeguards are indispensable," she said.
Virkkunen emphasized that increasingly capable AI systems must function within clearly defined security limits while people retain final authority over their operation and use.
She also pointed to regulation as an important tool for managing emerging AI threats. The EU’s AI Act, she noted, obliges providers to regularly evaluate potential risks and maintain required safety measures as their systems develop.
"I wouldn’t say I'm afraid of it, but of course it is a risk that has been taken into account — and must continue to be taken into account. We must ensure that AI models are safe, and that they are continuously assessed and monitored, including after they enter the market," Virkkunen said.
The EU official further stressed that addressing AI-related risks cannot depend solely on individual countries and requires cooperation among international stakeholders. She argued that the influence of European regulations already extends beyond the bloc as companies and other global actors take EU standards into consideration.
"In this way, Europe is also helping to set the standards for AI," she said.
Speaking about the issue, Virkkunen said the European Union regards the possibility of AI operating beyond effective human oversight as one of the most significant risks associated with the technology.
"These technologies are advancing so rapidly that safeguards are indispensable," she said.
Virkkunen emphasized that increasingly capable AI systems must function within clearly defined security limits while people retain final authority over their operation and use.
She also pointed to regulation as an important tool for managing emerging AI threats. The EU’s AI Act, she noted, obliges providers to regularly evaluate potential risks and maintain required safety measures as their systems develop.
"I wouldn’t say I'm afraid of it, but of course it is a risk that has been taken into account — and must continue to be taken into account. We must ensure that AI models are safe, and that they are continuously assessed and monitored, including after they enter the market," Virkkunen said.
The EU official further stressed that addressing AI-related risks cannot depend solely on individual countries and requires cooperation among international stakeholders. She argued that the influence of European regulations already extends beyond the bloc as companies and other global actors take EU standards into consideration.
"In this way, Europe is also helping to set the standards for AI," she said.
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