The UK government has announced that it will host the first global summit on artificial intelligence (AI) safety later this year. The summit, which will be held in London, will bring together leaders from government, industry, academia, and civil society to discuss the risks and opportunities of AI, and to develop a shared plan for ensuring that AI is developed and used safely and responsibly.
“The UK is a global leader in AI, and we are committed to ensuring that this technology is developed and used in a way that benefits everyone,” said Prime Minister Boris Johnson. “This summit will be an opportunity to bring together the world’s leading experts to discuss the challenges and opportunities of AI, and to develop a shared plan for ensuring that this technology is used safely and responsibly.”
The summit will focus on a number of key areas, including:
- The potential risks of AI, such as bias, discrimination, and job displacement;
- The opportunities of AI, such as its potential to improve healthcare, education, and the environment;
- The need for international cooperation to ensure that AI is developed and used safely and responsibly;
- The development of ethical guidelines for the development and use of AI.
The summit is expected to be attended by over 1,000 delegates from around the world. It will be co-hosted by the UK government and the Alan Turing Institute, a leading research institute in AI.
The announcement of the summit comes at a time when there is growing concern about the potential risks of AI. In recent years, there have been a number of high-profile cases of AI systems being used in ways that have caused harm, such as the use of facial recognition software to target minorities and the use of AI-powered chatbots to spread misinformation.
The summit is an important opportunity for the world to come together and develop a shared plan for ensuring that AI is developed and used safely and responsibly. The UK government has shown leadership in this area, and the summit is a further demonstration of its commitment to ensuring that AI is used for good.