Regulation will 'stifle' AI and hand the lead to Russia and China, warns Garry Kasparov

Garry Kasparov has warned that any attempts by the Government to regulate artificial intelligence (AI) could "stifle" its development and give Russia and China an advantage. The former world chess champion has become an advocate for AI development following his resignation from professional chess in 2005. He told The Telegraph that "the government should be involved" in helping researchers and private firms to develop AI in order to "pave the road" for the technology. However, he cautioned against governments attempting to regulate the technology too closely. "It's too early for the government to interfere," he said.