Dublin to host major AI summit amid safety concerns
Ireland is hosting a major international AI summit to discuss research, innovation, and security. EU Commissioner Michael McGrath emphasized that the EU's AI Act provides a necessary regulatory framework to ensure responsible use and public trust in the technology.
Why it matters
As global AI adoption grows, the EU's regulatory approach serves as a potential blueprint for balancing technological innovation with safety and ethical guardrails.
Agriculture & Consumer Affairs Correspondent
Ireland's EU Commissioner Michael McGrath has said the European Union is "ahead of the curve" in the regulation of AI, but cannot do this alone because artificial intelligence "doesn't respect any borders".
"I think the EU is very well-placed in this area because we are the ones that have a very-developed regulatory toolbox now in place," he said.
Mr McGrath's comments come as around 1,500 people attend a major international AI summit at the RDS in Dublin.
The event is expected to be one of the largest gatherings of the AI sector and policymakers in Europe this year, with Ireland hosting it as part of the country's EU presidency.
The summit is looking at research and innovation in AI, as well as issues around safeguards and security in the sector.
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