28 Nations and the EU Collaborate on AI Safety, Australia Joins US-Led Push for Military AI Norms ( #6202103b , v0.15)
Twenty-eight governments, along with the EU, signed the Bletchley declaration on AI safety, agreeing to collaborate on AI safety research and mitigate the risks posed by AI. The declaration emphasizes the need for AI to be safe, human-centric, trustworthy, and responsible. The summit was hosted by the UK government, and UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak expressed the importance of developing AI in a safe and responsible manner. The declaration specifically highlights the risks posed by large language models and calls for global consensus on addressing these risks. The summit included political leaders from both developed and developing countries, who spoke about inclusivity and responsibility. The next gatherings are scheduled to be held in Korea and France. Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong emphasized the need for countries developing and deploying 'frontier AI' to cooperate for mutual security, despite competition. He highlighted the importance of understanding ethical AI and ensuring that AI systems are imbued with human context and values. The inaugural global AI safety summit, organized by the UK, saw the participation of world leaders who discussed the potential risks and opportunities of advanced AI systems. Singapore and the UK have previously agreed to engage on and influence international standards for emerging technologies, including AI. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is reportedly considering turning down his invitation to a major UK summit on artificial intelligence. The summit, scheduled for November 1st, is aimed at bringing together tech leaders, academics, and political figures to discuss AI safety. The agenda will focus on addressing future threats posed by the rapidly evolving technology, including cyber security. Scholz's potential absence raises questions about the significance of the summit and the role of international collaboration in AI development. UK tech founders have called on the government to take 'bold action' to cultivate the artificial intelligence startup ecosystem ahead of the AI Safety Summit at Bletchley Park this week. Founders Forum Group, which now includes Tech Nation, brought together a group of AI founders to publish an open letter calling for action to help the UK become a global leader in AI. Meanwhile, the government revealed details of several initiatives to boost national skills in AI, including naming the locations and research focus of a further 12 new UKRI Centres for Doctoral Training in the development and application of AI. The UK's AI Safety Summit aims to position the country as a leader in harnessing and regulating artificial intelligence. The summit will address the risks and potential of AI systems, including their impact on job losses, disinformation, and national security. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak hopes to develop global safety standards during the event, which will convene governments, companies, researchers, and civil society groups. The two-day summit will be held at Bletchley Park, known for its role in cracking the Enigma code during World War II. Vice President Kamala Harris, President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni are expected to attend. Executives from leading technology and AI companies, as well as representatives from civil society groups, will also be present. The conference has faced criticism for the absence of key political leaders such as President Biden, President Macron, and Chancellor Scholz. While some governments are moving forward with their own AI laws and regulations, the UK has taken a more hands-off approach, believing that existing laws are sufficient for now. However, the government has announced the establishment of an AI Safety Institute to evaluate and test new models. The UK aims to capture the benefits of AI technologies while implementing necessary safeguards. Frontier AI, the latest and most powerful AI systems, is raising concerns about the potential risks it poses to humanity. The British government, top researchers, and major AI companies are calling for safeguards to protect against these risks. British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is hosting a two-day summit on frontier AI, which will be attended by officials from 28 countries and executives from key AI companies. The summit aims to find agreement on the nature of AI risks and propose concrete actions to ensure safe and ethical use of AI. However, skeptics argue that the summit's goals are too low and that regulating AI should be on the agenda. They believe that tech companies should not be involved in drafting regulations as they tend to downplay the urgency and range of harms. The Institute for Public Policy Research warns that self-regulation by the tech industry would be a mistake and that government supervision is necessary. The summit reflects the UK government's eagerness to show its leadership on the world stage after Brexit. China, the other world AI power, has been invited to the summit. The paper signed by influential researchers calls for governments and AI companies to spend a third of their R&D resources on ensuring safe and ethical use of AI. The summit has been criticized for its narrow focus on frontier AI and for marginalizing communities and workers affected by AI. Overall, there are concerns that not enough is being done to address the risks posed by cutting-edge AI.
Australia has joined a global push for the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) in military operations. The country has signed a declaration with 30 other nations, committing to applying AI guardrails in weapons systems. The non-binding declaration establishes a set of norms for the responsible development, deployment, and use of military AI capabilities that align with international law, particularly humanitarian law. The updated version of the declaration includes ten non-binding principles, such as the requirement for senior officials to oversee the deployment of military AI capabilities and the need for personnel to be trained in understanding the capabilities and limitations of AI systems. The declaration has been endorsed by 32 nations, including the US, UK, France, Germany, and Japan. Notably absent from the US declaration are China and Israel, despite signing the Bletchley Declaration. Australia's Deputy Opposition Leader, Richard Marles, described the statement as an important development and emphasized the need for a human-centered focus in AI deployment. He also highlighted the importance of building safety into AI at an early stage.
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