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‘We’re already fighting yesterday’s battle’: Greece’s prime minister gets candid about AI

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Most leaders on a trade mission stick to the pitch, but when I interviewed Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis this week, he also admitted that no government is ready for what AI is about to do.

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A dimly lit, futuristic control room filled with large screens displaying complex AI algorithms and data streams, with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis standing perplexed in front of an empty whiteboard.

Caption: We're already behind, so let's pretend this whiteboard is a time machine.

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Based on the original story on techcrunch.com.

Editor's note

This candid admission from Prime Minister Mitsotakis highlights how quickly technological advancements like AI can outpace existing policy frameworks, making it clear that proactive and continuous adaptation will be crucial for governments moving forward.

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Panel 1

*Setting: A futuristic tech expo. Alex stands excitedly next to a robot, while Sam looks on with a bored expression.*

Alex: Hey Sam, I heard Greece's prime minister is worried about AI. But I think we're ready for the future!

Sam: Yeah, because that's totally reassuring.

Panel 2

*Setting: Same expo, but now Robin is energetically throwing darts at a large poster of a robot, hitting it squarely in the eyes with a big mark.*

Setting: X

Robin: I say, let's just keep the robots off-balance for now!

Panel 3

*Setting: Back to Alex and Sam, now standing in front of a booth displaying various AI gadgets. Alex is smiling widely, while Sam looks unconvinced.*

Alex: No government is ready for AI, but that's why we have to lead the way!

Sam: Leading the way into chaos, more like it.

Alex: Well, it's better than fighting yesterday's battles!