Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has warned that artificial intelligence (AI) could facilitate the development of chemical and biological weapons, and that in a worst-case scenario, society could lose control over AI.
He emphasized the need to address AI risks, including cyberattacks, fraud, and child sexual abuse. However, he also expressed optimism about AI's potential to create jobs and drive economic growth.
Sunak urged people to view AI as a "co-pilot" in the workplace rather than as a job-killer. The UK is hosting an AI safety summit, with China invited to attend, despite concerns about tensions between the two countries.