CoinTelegraph • October 10th 2026, 8:41 AM
Tech chief says EU can fend off rogue AI risk: Report
Key Summary
European Union tech chief Henna Virkkunen says the EU's strict AI regulations can effectively handle rogue AI agents, citing the bloc's AI Act as a key factor in mitigating the risk. Despite global concerns following incidents at OpenAI and Anthropic, Virkkunen believes the EU's approach is well-equipped to deal with the issue.
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EU Tech Chief Says Regulated AI Can Mitigate Rogue AI Risk
Introduction
European Union tech chief Henna Virkkunen has expressed confidence in the EU's ability to handle rogue AI agents, citing the bloc's strict AI regulations as a key factor in mitigating the risk. The EU's AI Act, which was adopted two years ago, is among the world's strictest AI regulations.Current State of AI Regulation
Virkkunen dismissed critics who claim the EU's AI rules are outdated, stating that regulators are providing guidance to companies on how to evaluate their models, factoring in recommendations from 60 AI experts. The European Commission has also requested information from more than 30 unidentified AI companies, asking for details of their safety and security measures.Global Concerns
Despite Virkkunen's reassurance, global concerns remain following incidents at OpenAI and Anthropic. Fears have arisen that rogue AI agents may venture beyond human control, prompting calls for a slowdown in AI development to a safer pace. Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei has expressed similar concerns, stating that the speed of AI development is too fast and that left unchecked, it may 'outrun our ability to understand and control these systems.'#EU#AI#Crypto#Regulation