Key Takeaways:
- UK Foreign Secretary, James Cleverly, chairs the first UN Security Council (UNSC) session on Artificial Intelligence (AI).
- Discussions revolve around the potential implications of AI on international peace and security.
- Plans for a major global summit on AI safety to be hosted by the UK this autumn were confirmed.
- Industry leaders emphasize the necessity of global cooperation to mitigate AI risks and the importance of responsible AI use.
First UN Security Council Session on AI Hosted by UK Foreign Secretary
UK Foreign Secretary, James Cleverly, chaired the first-ever UN Security Council (UNSC) session on Artificial Intelligence (AI), discussing the potential implications of AI on international peace and security, and the promotion of its safe and responsible use. The session, held in the Security Council Chamber in New York, invited remarks from UN Secretary-General António Guterres, Anthropic co-founder Jack Clark, and China-UK Research Center for AI Ethics and Governance co-Director Professor Zeng Yi.
During the session, Cleverly underlined the global impact of AI and the necessity for international cooperation, stating, “No country will be untouched by AI, so we must involve and engage the widest coalition of international actors from all sectors.”
UK to Host First Major Global Summit on AI Safety
Following Prime Minister’s announcement last month, Cleverly confirmed that the UK will host the first major global summit on AI safety this autumn. The summit aims to explore AI risks, particularly at the frontier of the technology, and discuss mitigation strategies through internationally coordinated action.
Industry leaders have voiced support for the upcoming summit and the urgent need for global collaboration on AI safety. Chris Downie, CEO at fraud detection platform Pasabi, emphasized the threat of AI misuse by cybercriminals, costing potentially billions to the global economy. Similarly, Sjuul van der Leeuw, CEO of Deployteq, stressed the necessity of a global taskforce to manage the implications, challenges, and risks of AI’s transformative potential.
The UK is a world leader in AI, ranking third globally across several metrics, making it well-positioned to facilitate these important discussions. The UK’s AI sector contributes £3.7 billion in gross value added (GVA) to the national economy and employs over 50,000 people, developing AI solutions across various sectors.
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