Slovak PM Fico Promotes Autonomous Vehicle Development, Son Works for AI Company in Sector

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico held discussions with Chinese company WeRide, which develops autonomous vehicles, during a meeting arranged by DiusAi, an artificial intelligence firm led by billionaire Patrik Tkáč. Fico's son Michal works for DiusAi, which develops artificial intelligence technologies including those for autonomous vehicles. The meeting highlights potential conflicts of interest as the prime minister promotes policy areas where his son's employer has commercial interests. Fico leads Smer-SD, Slovakia's ruling social-democratic party, while his son also serves as a manager for the party's Agency Smer alongside his role at the private AI company.