South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol and United Kingdom's Rishi Sunak are both set to co-host the latest iteration of the global artificial intelligence summit, reportedly overseeing a virtual summit on Tuesday.
Sources indicate that the government of the United Kingdom will utilize this week's big meeting in South Korea to further push efforts to reduce the hazards associated with AI and to place more responsibility on businesses to develop AI responsibly.
As Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has attempted to make the issue part of his political legacy, the UK has attempted to assume a position of worldwide leadership in managing the risks and potential surrounding the development of the developing technology.
The most recent round of high-level ministerial talks will reportedly occur in Seoul and include representatives from China, the US, India, and Canada.
The UK's first AI Safety Summit was held last November. Although the AI Safety Summit was the name of the November event, the challenges have since grown in scope.
AI safety, innovation, and inclusiveness are the three main topics of discussion at what is now being referred to as the AI Seoul Summit, which starts on Tuesday.
Although the UK did not wish to "rush to regulate," the EU passed a comprehensive law earlier this year that restricted technology.
At the same time, certain US cities and states have enacted laws limiting the application of AI in specific areas. Nevertheless, some divergent approaches already exist between major nations.
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AI Legislation in the West
To address the benefits and challenges presented by AI technology, US lawmakers have even recently unveiled a comprehensive plan for creating AI laws in the country.
The Bipartisan Senate AI Working Group, led by Senators Todd Young (R-IN), Mike Rounds (R-SD), Martin Heinrich (D-NM), and Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D-NY), unveiled a detailed plan to steer AI policy in the Senate.
The plan represents attempts by both parties to guarantee that the US stays at the forefront of AI innovation while resolving issues with national security, the influence on the economy, and societal ramifications.
Senator Todd Young emphasized the need to preserve US leadership in AI innovation by highlighting the need for legislators to support AI's potential elements while minimizing its hazards.
Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer emphasized the value of working together to find areas of bipartisan agreement while addressing the policy problems presented by artificial intelligence.
US, China, AI Talks
According to earlier reports, China and the US are scheduled to meet in Switzerland on Tuesday, with artificial intelligence as the main topic of discussion.
In particular, the two nations want to discuss ways to lessen the risks brought on by rapidly advancing technology. US officials made it clear that China would not be able to affect technology policy because of the Geneva negotiations.
Washington and Beijing are battling for supremacy in the AI industry. A US official claims that China uses AI in national security and military applications. The same person warned that Beijing's use of AI might endanger US and ally national security.
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