Ex-Google CEO Eric Schmidt is 'very concerned' about AI

Former Google chief Eric Schmidt has revealed he is'very concerned' that Russia and China are leading the race on artificial intelligence. Schmidt flagged the risk of their commercial as well as military aspirations, saying their lead in AI could help them conquer the world. It follows his warning last year that China will overtake the US in AI by 2025. The former Google chief Eric Schmidt (pictured) has revealed he'very concerned' Russia and China could use AI to get world domination Speaking at BBC's Tomorrow's World Live at London's Science Museum with Professor Brian Cox, Schmidt, 62, admitted he worries about what rival countries could do with their technology. 'I'm very concerned about this', he said in response to a question from a member of the audience about the AI race between China and Russia.