A cohort of influential Members of Parliament (MPs) in the United Kingdom has recommended that the government collaborate with democratic allies to address potential misuses of artificial intelligence (AI), underlining London’s aspiration to play a pivotal role in advancing this burgeoning technology.
The Science, Innovation, and Technology Committee (SITC), an advisory body to the government, released a report on August 31 urging Britain to align itself with like-minded nations.
This collaborative effort aims to collectively counteract any misuse of AI by state-affiliated or non-affiliated entities that may have ulterior motives.
In a bid to establish AI guidelines, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak plans to host a summit at Bletchley Park, a historically significant World War Two code-breaking center, in early November.
This summit will bring together global leaders and tech influencers to not only regulate AI more effectively but also position the UK as a central hub for the AI industry.
The interim report from the SITC highlights the potential for AI to propagate deepfakes, deceptive content that could mislead the public.
Additionally, it underscores the risks posed by malevolent actors who might exploit AI to create novel biological and chemical weaponry.
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The House of Commons Culture, Media, and Sport Committee has recently advised the government to reconsider granting AI developers unrestricted access to employ existing music, literature, and art in their training datasets.
An alternate report issued on August 30th raises concerns that excluding AI-driven text and data mining from copyright protections could devalue arts and culture, relegating them to mere resources for AI’s progress.
Discussions within the government have surfaced regarding the participation of China in the November meeting.
The gathering will convene leaders from the Group of Seven nations and industry leaders, as reported by Bloomberg, citing informed sources.
The SITC report has advised the government to draft an AI bill for deliberation during the upcoming parliamentary session on November 7.
The report emphasizes that failing to do so could cause the UK to lag behind other legislative endeavors, especially the ongoing discussions concerning the EU’s AI Act.
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