“The real risk with AI isn’t that it will become malevolent but that it will become competent at pursuing goals that conflict with ours.” – Nick Bostrom, AI philosopher and author of Superintelligence
Balancing innovation with responsibility
As artificial intelligence rapidly reshapes industries and governance, Arm CEO Rene Haas has called for regulations that match the seriousness of nuclear disarmament. He believes AI’s transformative potential must be matched by equally strong global oversight to prevent misuse and ensure safe deployment.
India’s opportunity in the AI era
Haas emphasizes that India holds a huge opportunity to become a semiconductor and AI powerhouse in the coming decades. With rising technical talent, supportive government policies, and global collaboration, India could play a pivotal role in shaping ethical AI and advanced chip design ecosystems.
Collaboration is the new imperative
Haas notes that corporations and governments must work hand in hand to ensure AI tools are governed responsibly. He warns that unregulated AI could lead to severe social and economic consequences. For him, cooperation, not competition, should define how nations manage the AI revolution.
Regulation on par with nuclear governance
Drawing parallels between AI and nuclear technology, Haas argues that both require careful control and shared responsibility. Like nuclear disarmament, AI regulation demands multilateral cooperation and a unified understanding of potential risks and global implications.
The promise and peril ahead
With rapid AI advances, companies like Arm, SoftBank, and OpenAI are expanding their partnerships to harness innovation safely. Haas believes that thoughtful governance, balanced by technological ambition, will define whether AI remains a force for human progress or peril.

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