The UK embassy in Thailand hosted the inaugural 'UK AI Week in Bangkok' to promote discussions on AI governance and applications, showcasing UK AI prowess and strengthening the partnership between the two countries.
Britain is positioning itself as a global conference center to exercise its "convening power" and boost its foreign policy ambitions after Brexit, by hosting a series of world summits on major global issues such as AI safety, energy security, and climate change, although it may face competition from other countries following a similar strategy.
The U.K. government is considering inviting China to a global summit on artificial intelligence, despite opposition from Japan.
A research paper reveals that ChatGPT, an AI-powered tool, exhibits political bias towards liberal parties, but there are limitations to the study's findings and challenges in understanding the behavior of the software without greater transparency from OpenAI, the company behind it. Meanwhile, the UK plans to host a global summit on AI policy to discuss the risks of AI and how to mitigate them, and AI was mentioned during a GOP debate as a comparison to generic, unoriginal thinking and writing.
The UK Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, aims to position the country as a leading player in the global artificial intelligence (AI) industry, including hosting a summit on AI safety and providing financial support to UK AI companies; there has been significant growth in the number of British enterprises pursuing AI technologies over the past decade.
Artificial intelligence (AI) pioneer Prof Michael Wooldridge is more concerned about AI becoming a monitoring boss, offering constant feedback, and potentially deciding who gets fired, rather than being an existential risk or passing the Turing test. He believes that while AI poses risks, transparency, accountability, and skepticism can help mitigate them. The Christmas lectures from the Royal Institution, which will demystify AI, will be broadcast in late December.
The AI4 2023 conference featured a mix of excitement and uncertainty as experts shared the latest advancements in artificial intelligence, while acknowledging that there is still much about AI that remains unknown and unpredictable.
The United Kingdom plans to spend £100 million on computer chips for artificial intelligence (AI) systems to establish itself as a global leader in the industry, although experts believe the investment might not be sufficient to compete with other nations.
Several leading tech CEOs, including Sundar Pichai, Mark Zuckerberg, and Elon Musk, will be attending an artificial intelligence event hosted by Chuck Schumer to discuss AI regulations and the potential implications on workers, national security, and copyright.
The AI Stage agenda at TechCrunch Disrupt 2023 features discussions on topics such as AI valuations, ethical AI, AI in the cloud, AI-generated disinformation, robotics and self-driving cars, AI in movies and games, generative text AI, and real-world case studies of AI-powered industries.
Nigeria is inviting scientists of Nigerian heritage and globally renowned AI experts to collaborate in formulating its National AI Strategy, recognizing the potential of AI in shaping innovative tech solutions for national challenges.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer's upcoming AI summit in Washington D.C. will include key figures from Hollywood and Silicon Valley, indicating the growing threat that AI poses to the entertainment industry and the ongoing strikes in Hollywood. The event aims to establish a framework for regulating AI, but forming legislation will take time and involve multiple forums.
The UK government has been urged to introduce new legislation to regulate artificial intelligence (AI) in order to keep up with the European Union (EU) and the United States, as the EU advances with the AI Act and US policymakers publish frameworks for AI regulations. The government's current regulatory approach risks lagging behind the fast pace of AI development, according to a report by the science, innovation, and technology committee. The report highlights 12 governance challenges, including bias in AI systems and the production of deepfake material, that need to be addressed in order to guide the upcoming global AI safety summit at Bletchley Park.
Several tech giants in the US, including Alphabet, Microsoft, Meta Platforms, and Amazon, have pledged to collaborate with the Biden administration to address the risks associated with artificial intelligence, focusing on safety, security, and trust in AI development.
Britain has outlined its objectives for its global AI safety summit, with a focus on understanding the risks of AI and supporting national and international frameworks, bringing together tech executives, academics, and political leaders.
The rivalry between the US and China over artificial intelligence (AI) is intensifying as both countries compete for dominance in the emerging field, but experts suggest that cooperation on certain issues is necessary to prevent conflicts and ensure global governance of AI. While tensions remain high and trust is lacking, potential areas of cooperation include AI safety and regulations. However, failure to cooperate could increase the risk of armed conflict and hinder the exploration and governance of AI.
The G20 member nations have pledged to use artificial intelligence (AI) in a responsible manner, addressing concerns such as data protection, biases, human oversight, and ethics, while also planning for the future of cryptocurrencies and central bank digital currencies (CBDCs).
A conference in Londonderry will bring together experts in artificial intelligence to discuss its impact on education, including generating teaching material and its role in higher education and coding.
Salesforce's annual software conference, Dreamforce, is centered around artificial intelligence (AI) this year, with more than 30 sessions dedicated to the topic, reflecting the growing embrace of AI by companies and industry leaders, and Salesforce's commitment to training the next generation of AI skills through its online skills training program, Trailhead.
The UK government is unlikely to rescind a potential invitation to China for the AI Safety Summit, despite calls to do so after a parliamentary aide was arrested on suspicion of spying for Beijing.
Eight big tech companies, including Adobe, IBM, Salesforce, and Nvidia, have pledged to conduct more testing and research on the risks of artificial intelligence (AI) in a meeting with White House officials, signaling a "bridge" to future government action on the issue. These voluntary commitments come amidst congressional scrutiny and ongoing efforts by the White House to develop policies for AI.
Artificial intelligence experts at the Forbes Global CEO Conference in Singapore expressed optimism about AI's future potential in enhancing various industries, including music, healthcare, and education, while acknowledging concerns about risks posed by bad actors and the integration of AI systems that emulate human cognition.
Tech industry leaders gather for AI talks.
The UK government plans to build a powerful supercomputer named Isambard-AI at the University of Bristol to drive AI research and ensure the safe use of the technology.
Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales is not concerned about the threat of AI, stating that current models like ChatGPT "hallucinate far too much" and struggle with grounding and providing accurate information. However, he believes that AI will continue to improve and sees potential for using AI technology to develop useful tools for Wikipedia's community volunteers.
The UK is considering banning Chinese officials from attending half of its AI safety summit in November due to concerns over Chinese espionage activities, although Downing Street has already extended an invitation to China to attend the summit alongside other world leaders.
The United Nations is urging the international community to confront the potential risks and benefits of Artificial Intelligence, which has the power to transform the world.
The UK's upcoming AI summit will focus on national security threats posed by advanced AI models and the doomsday scenario of AI destroying the world, gaining traction in other Western capitals.
Artificial intelligence-run robots have the ability to launch cyber attacks on the UK's National Health Service (NHS) similar in scale to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to cybersecurity expert Ian Hogarth, who emphasized the importance of international collaboration in mitigating the risks posed by AI.
Representatives from several countries and companies announced commitments to harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to advance progress in achieving the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) during a ministerial side event at the United Nations' 78th Session High Level Week. These commitments focused on using AI to address issues related to health, education, food security, energy, and climate action, with an emphasis on inclusive and responsible governance of AI.
Britain has invited China to its global AI summit in November with the goal of becoming a global leader in AI regulation, as Prime Minister Rishi Sunak believes that excluding China could hinder the country's ability to address the risks posed by AI technology.
President Joe Biden addressed the United Nations General Assembly, expressing the need to harness the power of artificial intelligence for good while safeguarding citizens from its potential risks, as U.S. policymakers explore the proper regulations and guardrails for AI technology.
Microsoft's upcoming Surface event on September 21 will heavily focus on the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Surface, Microsoft 365, and Windows products, as mentioned in a leaked internal memo.
The UK's deputy prime minister, Oliver Dowden, will use a speech at the UN general assembly to warn that artificial intelligence is developing too fast for regulation, and will call on other countries to collaborate in creating an international regulatory system to address the potential threats posed by AI technology.
