Google's former CEO, Eric Schmidt, has recently expressed his concerns about the potential misuse of artificial intelligence (AI) for acts of terror. In an interview with the BBC, Schmidt emphasized the risks associated with AI falling into the hands of terrorists or 'rogue states' that could misuse the technology to cause harm.

Schmidt, who served as Google's CEO from 2001 to 2017, has been a strong advocate for responsible AI development. Despite Google's investments in artificial general intelligence (AGI) with projects like Google Gemini, Schmidt has remained insistent on prioritizing safety in the development process.

His primary concern is the possibility of AI being used by nations like North Korea, Iran, or Russia, which have 'some evil goal.' He fears that these countries could adopt AI technology quickly enough to misuse it and cause real harm, including the creation of biological weapons, cyberattacks, or other forms of mass destruction.

Schmidt also mentioned the 'Osama Bin Laden' scenario, where an evil person takes over an aspect of modern life to harm innocent people. However, he acknowledges that over-regulation could stifle innovation in the AI sector. He expressed his disagreement with the Trump Administration's decision not to sign a global agreement that would set standards for the safe and ethical development of AI, which was signed by many countries, including France, China, and India.

Schmidt believes that the AI revolution, which he considers the most important revolution since electricity, should not be limited to Europe and should not be stifled by excessive regulations.