Countries at the UK AI Summit Reach Consensus on Declaration Regarding Risks in Advanced AI

02 Nov, 2023

Countries at the UK AI Summit Reach Consensus on Declaration Regarding Risks in Advanced AI

This week, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak convenes a gathering of 100 representatives from the realms of business and politics to delve into the promises and perils of artificial intelligence. The AI Safety Summit, commencing at Bletchley Park, UK, on November 1, seeks to establish a set of global principles for the development and deployment of "frontier AI models" – a term endorsed by Sunak and key figures in the AI industry, referring to powerful models that are not yet in existence but may materialize in the near future.

While Bletchley Park takes center stage, a broader range of fringe events occurs across the UK during this week, accompanied by a series of AI-related announcements from the UK government. Here are the latest developments:

The Bletchley Declaration: The summit kicks off with a significant announcement that 28 countries have reached a consensus on a declaration emphasizing the need for global action to mitigate AI risks. The Bletchley Declaration underscores the potential substantial risks stemming from intentional misuse or unintended control issues of frontier AI. It highlights concerns related to cybersecurity, biotechnology, and disinformation risks. The UK government facilitated this international agreement.