China expected at UK AI summit despite pushback from allies

The UK is considering involving the Chinese government in its landmark artificial intelligence summit, despite resistance from Japan, the United States, and the European Union. The UK government is determined to have a broad-based summit but needs to find a way to involve China without upsetting key allies. The involvement of China may be limited to policy discussions rather than central participation in diplomatic events.

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Posted 8/25/2023, 2:29:00 PM

China expected at UK AI summit despite pushback from allies

politico.eu

Relevant topic timeline:

8/21/2023

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Britain will host an international summit in November to explore how artificial intelligence can be safely developed, aiming to tackle the risks and ensure its safe and responsible development.

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9/11/2023

UK Resists Calls to Ban China from AI Summit Despite Spying Tensions

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.

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Sunak Mulls Restricting Chinese Officials at AI Summit Over Spying Worries

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Sunak Gains Support for AI Safety Summit Focused on Security Risks of Advanced AI

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.