‘We’re already fighting yesterday’s battle’: Greece’s prime minister gets candid about AI
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Most leaders on a trade mission stick to the pitch, but when I interviewed Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis this week, he also admitted that no government is ready for what AI is about to do.
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Caption: Prime Minister admits no government is ready for what AI is about to do
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Based on the original story on techcrunch.com.
Editor's note
This candid admission from Prime Minister Mitsotakis highlights how quickly technological advancements like AI can outpace existing policy frameworks, making it clear that proactive and continuous adaptation will be crucial for governments moving forward.
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Panel 1
Alex, a rosy-cheeked inventor, sits in a dimly lit office. He holds a cup of coffee and looks expectantly at the camera. Sam, a stoic and unblinking Sam, leans forward, his face a mask of indifference. Robin, a twitchy character with a pocket watch, bursts through the door, waving a piece of paper. Robin (quick glance at the paper)
Alex: So, Sam, if I told you that AI was going to be our biggest problem, you’d laugh, right?
Sam: Why would I laugh, Alex? I’ve seen governments waste money on pie-in-the-sky tech. What’s next, flying cars?
Alex: Flying cars, Sam, flying cars. Just you wait.
Robin: And don’t forget, AI is about to change every aspect of governance and policy. Governments have to start thinking differently about their priorities and processes.
Panel 2
The camera pans out to show a room filled with government officials, some looking worried, others disbelieving.
Alex: Greece’s prime minister, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, was candid with me. He admitted that no government is ready for what AI is about to do. It’s time we start fighting yesterday’s battle.
Panel 3
Sam leans back, arms crossed, watching Alex with a hint of amusement. Robin (grinning) Alex (nodding along)
Sam: Well, at least we have Alex to keep us optimistic. And you, Robin, to keep us entertained with your unpredictable antics.
Robin: Right, Sam? We’ll always have you and your pocket watch to remind us of what’s important. Besides, who says AI is all doom and gloom? It could be the best thing to happen to governance!
Alex: I suppose we should all be grateful for the chance to fight yesterday’s battle, no matter how much it might change.
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