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In today’s Cloud Wars Minute, co-host Kieron Allen reviews recent comments by a Salesforce executive pertaining to the need for AI governance in the UK.
Highlights
00:03 — Zahra Bahrololoumi, CEO of Salesforce UK and Ireland, has become the latest tech executive to weigh in on the AI governance debate. In an interview with CNBC, she explained that while Salesforce takes all legislation seriously, the British government should ensure that any AI governance proposals must be proportional and tailored.
00:26 — She also emphasized the differences between consumer-facing AI tools, like ChatGPT, and enterprise-level products — which, by default, already meet high-level corporate regulatory standards.
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00:40 — Seemingly, the UK government agrees. A Department of Science Innovation and Technology representative acknowledged the power of AI to kickstart growth and productivity, saying they’re committed to supporting the development of its AI sector.
01:00 — It’s a very positive discourse to have the need for AI governance recognized as critical. However, there are arguments to be made regarding where restrictions should and shouldn’t be implemented.
