With the rapid advancement in AI and its amalgamation with robotics, a new front of weapon technology has emerged. Access to power grids and other utilities can make nations tremble as the lives of denizens go haywire. In his talk, Schmidt, who began his career in 1975 at Bell Labs, remarked

Artificial intelligence regulation has gained urgency following the AI summit in Paris and concerns raised by former Google CEO Eric Schmidt about potential misuse by rogue states. He emphasizes the need for oversight while cautioning against excessive regulation that could stifle innovation.

Currently an investor in AI, the former CEO of Google advocates for safe AI, warning about a potential "Bin Laden scenario."