Russia's Putin: Artificial intelligence leader will rule world

Russian President Vladimir Putin says the country that masters artificial intelligence technology will be the "ruler of the world" and leader in military might. Putin, speaking Friday at a meeting with students, said the development of AI raises "colossal opportunities and threats that are difficult to predict now." He warned that "the one who becomes the leader in this sphere will be the ruler of the world." The Russian president's comments come weeks after top tech barons Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg engaged in a public spat over AI's future impact on the world. Zuckerberg, when asked about Musk's concerns about AI, said those who push "doomsday scenarios" about the technology are being "irresponsible.