AI as an opportunity for Italy
During her visit to New York, Giorgia Meloni focused on artificial intelligence (AI). The Italian Prime Minister met with leaders of some of the world’s top tech companies, emphasizing the need to manage the risks and opportunities of AI. She reiterated that Italy cannot afford to miss out on these technological advancements, urging for proactive governance in the field.
Meetings with tech giants
While in New York, Meloni held talks with Sundar Pichai of Google-Alphabet, Greg Brown of Motorola, and Sam Altman of OpenAI. The discussions revolved around potential investments in Italy, with the tech leaders expressing interest in collaborating. They highlighted the high level of education in Italian universities, particularly in engineering, and expressed willingness to share their expertise with Italian companies.
Future prospects
The discussions also touched on potential collaborations with Italian start-ups, signaling possible new partnerships. Meloni received an award from the Atlantic Council, presented by Elon Musk, with whom she also discussed the future of Starlink and satellite internet in Italy.
Italy’s role in multilateralism
In addition to AI, Meloni reaffirmed Italy’s commitment to multilateralism and strongly condemned Russia’s aggression against Ukraine.
