Innovation
Jul 15, 2026
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AI systems are now powerful enough to threaten critical infrastructure, financial systems, and national security. Rather than becoming shareholders in AI companies, as US President Donald Trump has proposed, governments should invest in the independent institutions needed to hold the industry accountable.
Source:
www.project-syndicate.org
PARIS—It is now abundantly clear that governments must take responsibility for shaping the AI industry. Only independent and proactive institutions, including regulators, can reduce the risks posed by these technologies while ensuring that they enhance, rather than undermine, human dignity.