King Charles gave an unexpected speech at the AI summit, emphasizing the urgency of addressing the risks presented by AI. He compared the significance of AI to historic technological milestones like the discovery of electricity and the worldwide web.

King Charles highlighted the potential of AI to transform various aspects of life, including healthcare and clean energy, but also stressed the importance of addressing its significant risks.

He called for international coordination and collaboration to ensure the safe and secure development of AI technology. The AI summit brought together representatives from 27 countries to discuss AI's risks and benefits, and a declaration on AI safety was agreed upon as a starting point for global conversations on the matter.