Snippet: Jan-Christophe Oetjen, Vice President of the European Parliament, on Why Safety Must Come First in Autonomous Technology

Jan-Christophe Oetjen, Vice President of the European Parliament, cuts straight to the heart of the autonomous technology debate - it's not about the tech itself, it's about keeping people safe. Whether we're talking about drones delivering packages or self-driving cars on highways, Oetjen emphasizes that safety and security must be non-negotiable from day one. He addresses the common fear about job displacement, but frames it like any other automation wave we've seen before. The real focus should be on ensuring these systems won't fail when human lives are on the line. Oetjen reveals that the European Parliament is actually bullish on the drone industry, seeing it as a job creator rather than job killer - but only if safety standards are rock solid. It's a pragmatic take from someone making policy decisions that will shape how autonomous tech rolls out across Europe.Watch the full episode here 👉  https://bit.ly/4fno3mM