A meeting chaired by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis was held at the Maximos Mansion on Friday on the topic “ The Future of Artificial Intelligence”, with the participation, among others, of Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis.

“As you know, we have a very detailed strategy regarding the role and position that Greece can play in the global environment of artificial intelligence. There are certain fields, such as education and healthcare, where I believe we can make tremendous progress and be at the forefront of innovation,” said Mitsotakis.

He pointed out that “we have a very dynamic innovation ecosystem in Greece” and that there will be an opportunity to discuss all this at tonight’s event. The Prime Minister even thanked the organisers for changing the time of the event so that it would not coincide with the national basketball team’s game.
The Prime Minister also said that issues of concern will be raised, such as the protection of children and minors, and, of course, the broader discussion around the public sphere and how we envision the use of artificial intelligence.

On his part, Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis, addressing the Prime Minister, noted that he believes “Greece has a very important role to play, in terms of innovation and focusing on what artificial intelligence can do to help society and government. I believe Greece also has an important role to play in pushing the EU towards partnerships with allies such as the United Kingdom and the United States of America, to ensure that we use artificial intelligence in a productive way.”