National Policies for AI Deployment: Loran Jacobs' outlook
- Mar 7
- 2 min read
February 26, 2026 RBC TV Episode"What Really Matters" - Dr. Loran Jacobs, a distinguished international leader in AI and a tech entrepreneur, engaged with RBC Business TV hosts and experts to discuss the crucial role of venture finance ecosystem in fostering sustainable and secure AI development. The conversation comes at a pivotal time as countries globally are crafting their National Policies for sovereign AI. As a prominent figure in infrastructure and enterprise AI solutions, Loran, has successfully established and expanded several AI companies for Smart Cities and Smart Clinics. He advocated for increased funding of independent AI developers exploring and testing new AI-apps for industry and public alike. The discussion included representatives from industry and science watchful of the growing deployment of AI among leading nations, each with diverse and often competing policies on AI development and the impact of AI solutions on daily life. Mr. Jacobs highlighted the need for more real-world AI applications to receive investment and be implemented in key areas of economic automation. With a comprehensive view on the AI product chain from science to consumer experience, Loran underscored the importance of small and mid-sized companies deploying their targeted AI solutions directly to critical state infrastructure. He emphasized that one of the objectives of nationwide AI policies is to establish mechanisms and partnerships between AI companies and the state to enhance the efficacy and efficiency of AI use in society. When asked about vulnerabilities related to AI safety, he identified two key areas. First, the vulnerability of copyright holders facing unethical use of Generative AI that replicates or infringes on their legal rights. Loran asserted that creative industries need increased state protection from such misuse of AI. Second, he highlighted critical information ecosystems, such as those involving large public transportation systems, which require protection from harmful interference or misuse of AI-based Smart City components. He acknowledged that identifying the necessary safeguarding mechanisms in public ecosystems is far more complex with AI built into them.
