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Sánchez defends AI controls at the UN while Trump opposes them

President Sánchez supports regulating AI at the UN, unlike Trump, who opposes curbing it.

Álvaro Sáez Ferrer
Álvaro Sáez Ferrer
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The President of the Spanish Government, Pedro Sánchez, has aligned himself with international leaders such as António Guterres and Emmanuel Macron in favour of regulating Artificial Intelligence during the UN General Assembly. This contrasts with the stance of Donald Trump, who advocates for the unrestricted development of this technology.

During the United Nations General Assembly, Pedro Sánchez positioned himself alongside other leaders in favour of establishing controls over Artificial Intelligence. According to expansion.com, the Spanish president declined to attend the official reception hosted by the American president, Donald Trump, who opposes any measures that would hinder technological advancement.

Sánchez participated in the opening of the event in New York and had an active agenda that included bilateral meetings with several world leaders. One of the highlights was his intervention in the High-Level Dialogue on the protection of children's rights in the face of AI, where he advocated for the need for regulations to avoid risks associated with the limitless development of this technology.

The Spanish leader emphasized that Spain has taken the lead in protecting children in the digital realm and proposed forming an international alliance to ensure digital rights in the face of the challenges posed by AI. In this regard, he defended the urgency of establishing a regulatory framework that limits the concentrated power of technology.

Sánchez's stance contrasts with that of Trump, who dismissed warnings about the dangers of AI and emphasized that the country must continue to lead in this field without restrictions. This reflects a growing divergence between the two nations on key issues such as technology and regulation.

Álvaro Sáez Ferrer

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Álvaro Sáez Ferrer

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Economista por ICADE y una de las pocas personas que disfruta leyendo la ley de presupuestos. Cafetero, padre a tiempo completo y azote de la letra pequeña; en Iber Empresa escribe de economía y fiscalidad.