A notoriously repetitive scenario in the sci-fi genre – artificial intelligence takes over the world and the human race suffers. The holder of many awards, including the Prime Minister's Medal of Karel Kramář for lifetime achievements in science, is not afraid of such a scenario. "The biggest danger is of a completely different nature. It is that a person gradually loses his ability to make decisions for himself," he says.
The gradual loss of human autonomy and the rapid pace of change to which society is unable to adapt. Moreover, an imaginary train is coming to Europe. The world players in the field of artificial intelligence – the United States and China – are sitting on it. However, the main and often mentioned reason is not excessive regulations.
What is holding back the European Union in innovation? How does Michal Pěchouček perceive the growing influence of technology companies in state power? Can he, as rector of CTU, give Czech industry the courage to take risks?