Experts warn of rising global technoabsolutism and AI risks

Experts are analyzing the socio-political implications of rapid technological advancement and the concentration of digital power. Arturo Gradolí, author of ‘Tecnoabsolutismo global’, describes a developing model of ‘global technoabsolutism’ characterized by high concentrations of economic and technological power within digital ecosystems, including algorithms, big data, and artificial intelligence.

Gradolí argues that this model combines post-democratic authoritarianism, economic libertarianism, and radical individualism. He suggests that the European Union’s regulatory capacity represents a primary hope for maintaining democratic integrity against this emerging technocracy.

In a related discussion on the future of artificial intelligence, Andrés Pedreño notes that the lack of major European technological giants may be impacting the region's standing. He suggests that recent sudden agreements regarding AI responsibility may be driven by marketing strategies or a need to manage massive investments, rather than purely altruistic safety concerns.