Leaders and experts gather for AI safety summit

Representatives from leading AI nations, experts and organisations have met at Bletchley part for the AI Safety Summit.

The first global AI Safety Summit will discuss the global future of AI and work towards a shared understanding of risks.

The summit will take place over two days with a small, but focused group comprising of AI companies, civil society and independent experts gather around the table to kickstart urgent talks on the risks and opportunities posed by rapid advances in frontier AI.

Secretary of state for technology, Michelle Donelan MP said: "AI is already an extraordinary force for good in our society, with limitless opportunity to grow the global economy, deliver better public services and tackle some of the world’s biggest challenges.

"But the risks posed by frontier AI are serious and substantive and it is critical that we work together, both across sectors and countries to recognise these risks.

"This summit provides an opportunity for us to ensure we have the right people with the right expertise gathered around the table to discuss how we can mitigate these risks moving forward. Only then will we be able to truly reap the benefits of this transformative technology in a responsible manner."

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