### The CEO of a European defense firm highlights the peril of “Stupidity” over Artificial Intelligence

Roberto Cingolani, the CEO of Leonardo SpA, expressed his concerns during an interview with CNBC’s “Squawk Box Europe” on Friday, emphasizing the ongoing human conflicts over centuries rather than the potential risks posed by artificial intelligence.

Highlighting the positive impact of AI, advocates suggest that the technology can enhance society by addressing climate change, bolstering cybersecurity measures, and expediting medical diagnoses.

A report by the International Monetary Fund released on January 14 suggested that nearly 40% of global jobs could face implications due to the advancement of AI.

In a recent interview in London, United Kingdom, on January 23, 2024, Roberto Cingolani, the CEO of Leonardo, expressed concerns about the misuse of artificial intelligence, referring to it as “idiocy” and emphasizing the importance of human control over technology.

Amid growing concerns about AI risks, U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres urged global leaders to develop strategies to address the rapid evolution of AI, warning of potential unforeseen consequences.

Cingolani emphasized the significance of human responsibility in leveraging technology, stating, “Technology is completely neutral because I have a background in science. The consumer is the issue, not the technology itself.”

Advocates of artificial intelligence underscore its potential to revolutionize various aspects of society, such as accelerating medical diagnoses, monitoring climate change, and enhancing cybersecurity measures.

However, the International Monetary Fund cautioned that the widespread adoption of AI could disrupt nearly 40% of jobs worldwide, potentially exacerbating global inequality.

Cingolani highlighted the transformative potential of AI in defense industries like Leonardo, envisioning a shift towards extensive digitization and the integration of AI-driven automated systems and services.

Leonardo’s stocks surged by over 4% on Friday, reaching a peak around 08:48 a.m. London time, with a year-to-date increase of more than 37% on the Milan-listed index.