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

UK government suggests it won't remove China's invite to AI Safety Summit despite spying scandal
MP Iain Duncan Smith called to ban China from summit after parliamentary aide arrested on suspicion of spying
No. 10 spokesperson said "AI knows no borders" and batted away calls to cut out China
UK needs to engage China on issues like AI, climate change through face-to-face meetings
China's attendance at November summit likely despite pushback from allies

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Posted 9/11/2023, 2:05:00 PM