Macron moves to ban this for children

French President Emmanuel Macron has said that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) models that pose a threat to minors could be prohibited.

According to TodayPress TV, Macron made the remarks in an interview with the newspaper Les Echos.

“If certain forms of artificial intelligence use pose risks to children, those uses must be banned,” the French president stressed.

Macron said the involvement of the scientific community was essential in studying the impact of artificial intelligence on children. According to him, experts must determine which types of interaction with AI pose a danger to minors.

The French leader compared the lack of adequate regulation in the AI sector to the “Wild West”. He noted that, if necessary, restrictions could be extended to include a complete ban on harmful models.

“We are working with governments and companies to develop the first charter based on the principle of preliminary auditing and certification,” Macron said.

According to the president, the document aimed at regulating children's use of artificial intelligence will be presented at the Paris Peace Forum, scheduled for November 10–11.

The French authorities intend to secure the initiative's implementation at the European level and encourage the United States, Canada and other countries to join the process.

It should be noted that Macron has previously supported restrictions on minors' use of social media.