As A.I. Panic Grows, Javier Milei Is Pitching Argentina As a Rules-Free Haven

Mr. Milei wants to go all in on artificial intelligence even as other leaders struggle to get a handle on a technology many fear poses existential threats.

As A.I. Panic Grows, Javier Milei Is Pitching Argentina As a Rules-Free Haven

TL;DR

  • Argentina's president, Javier Milei, is promoting the country as a sanctuary for unregulated artificial intelligence.
  • Milei's personal filmmaker was initially fooled by an AI-generated influencer but saw no harm in the deception.
  • The administration's approach contrasts with other Western leaders who are concerned about AI's potential threats.
  • Milei advocates for freedom in AI development and plans to attract foreign investment for data centers.
  • He has also proposed the creation of 'nonhuman corporations' run by AI agents.