Welcome to post-Brexit Britain: Conference center for the world

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.

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8/22/2023

There Is No ‘BRICS’

The BRICS summit, which aims to establish a new world monetary order and give voice to underrepresented nations, is criticized for being a nebulous concept without concrete achievements and is primarily centered around China.

8/23/2023

U.K. weighs inviting China to AI summit, but Japan favors G7 leadership

The U.K. government is considering inviting China to a global summit on artificial intelligence, despite opposition from Japan.

8/24/2023

UK To Host International Summit Focusing On Safe AI Development

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.

8/27/2023

Brics plus 6: the outcome of the Jo’burg summit

The Brics summit in South Africa resulted in the addition of six new member countries, including Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE, with discussions covering various topics such as terrorism, multilateral reform, and trade. The expansion has been received with mixed reactions, with some seeing it as a revitalization of the group and others fearing it will deepen existing challenges.

9/4/2023

Britain sets priorities for November global AI safety summit

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.

9/15/2023

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.

9/19/2023

UK Invites China to AI Summit Despite Tensions, Citing Need for Cooperation on AI Risks

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.

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Posted 8/21/2023, 9:46:00 PM