Cabinet rejects pause on AI development but warns of systemic risks
The cabinet sees no scientific evidence that superintelligent AI can be developed at this time. This was stated by State Secretary Aerdts for Digital Economy in response to parliamentary questions from SGP member Stoffer regarding the security risks of increasingly powerful AI systems.
However, the cabinet does observe a significant concentration of computing power and capital among a few commercial parties. According to Aerdts, this could accelerate risks such as automated cyberattacks. In extreme cases, this may lead to systemic risks that disrupt society.
AI systems capable of gaining unauthorized access to networks or systems ensure, according to the State Secretary, that vulnerabilities are found and exploited faster and on a larger scale. She maintains that developers of AI models are responsible for identifying and mitigating risks, even after products have entered the market.
The cabinet does not support a unilateral pause in the development of AI. Nor is it in favor of establishing a single, all-encompassing global AI treaty at this stage. However, the cabinet does support the development of AI in line with international standards for responsible AI.
Therefore, do not wait for new regulations. Ensure that your vulnerability management and AI policies are in order, as attackers can now operate more rapidly.