Microsoft President: Laws are needed against A.I. in surveillance

The transcript discusses the potential realization of Orwell's 1984 in 2024 if AI laws are not enacted. It highlights a Panorama episode exploring China's use of AI for citizen monitoring and the global AI competition. Smith emphasizes the need for protective laws, while Eric Schmidt stresses strategic planning for Western democracies to compete with China's AI advancements.

What does George Orwell's novel '1984' depict about government surveillance?

What are the potential consequences if lawmakers do not protect the public against AI?

How is China's use of AI for monitoring its citizens described in the Panorama episode?

What percentage of the world's CCTV cameras are located in China?

What strategies did Eric Schmidt suggest Western democracies need to develop?