UK to Host First Global AI Safety Summit Amid US-China Tensions, Aiming to Lead International Dialogue on AI Regulation

Britain will host the world's first global AI safety summit in November, aiming to position itself as an arbiter between the US, China, and EU on AI regulation.

The summit will focus on existential threats posed by AI, which PM Sunak has warned could be used by criminals to create weapons of mass destruction.

Guests include US Vice President Kamala Harris, Google's Demis Hassabis, lawmakers, and academics. The goal is to kickstart international dialogue on AI regulation.

Critics question the UK's focus on existential threats over more pressing issues like human rights. The EU is prioritizing AI's implications for rights and corporate transparency.

The UK government defends inviting China despite tensions, arguing engagement is needed to create structures that ensure AI benefits humanity.