Rishi Sunak, the UK Prime Minister, emphasized that the risks associated with artificial intelligence (AI) are too important to be left solely to big tech companies. He stated that governments need to take action to ensure AI safety and that AI firms cannot "mark their own homework."
This statement comes ahead of the AI Safety Summit, where a global declaration on managing AI risks has been announced. The Bletchley Declaration, signed by 28 countries and the EU, calls for global cooperation in tackling AI risks, including potential breaches of privacy and job displacement.
The summit's priorities include addressing the threat of bio-terrorism and cyberattacks related to AI. The UK is investing heavily in AI risk management, with plans to establish a Safety Institute for AI. The summit is focused on maximizing the benefits of AI while minimizing risks and potential harms.