This photo taken on Nov. 2, 2023 shows a scene during AI Safety Summit in Bletchley Park, Britain. A declaration on artificial intelligence (AI) safety was issued during the summit here. Under the declaration, 28 countries and the European Union (EU) agreed on the need for a new global effort to ensure AI is developed and used in a safe and responsible way. (Rory Arnold/No 10 Downing Street/Handout via Xinhua)
BLETCHLEY PARK, Britain, Nov. 2 (Xinhua) -- A declaration on artificial intelligence (AI) safety was issued at a summit here on Thursday. Under the declaration, 28 countries and the European Union (EU) agreed on the need for a new global effort to ensure AI is developed and used in a safe and responsible way.
AI presents enormous opportunities, and has the potential to enhance human wellbeing, peace and prosperity, the British government said in a statement accompanying the declaration.
However, they agree that substantial risks may arise from intentional misuse of AI, or control of frontier AI, with particular concerns raised over cybersecurity, biotechnology and disinformation risks.
The declaration states that risks are "best addressed through international cooperation."
During the two-day meeting, representatives from the United States, Britain, the EU, China, India, among others, discussed risks and opportunities brought about by the rapid AI development.
According to the British government, the Republic of Korea agreed to co-host a mini virtual summit on AI in the next six months, and France will then host the next summit a year from now. ■
An attendee walks past a billboard of AI Safety Summit in Bletchley Park, Britain, Nov. 2, 2023. A declaration on artificial intelligence (AI) safety was issued during the summit here. Under the declaration, 28 countries and the European Union (EU) agreed on the need for a new global effort to ensure AI is developed and used in a safe and responsible way. (Xinhua/Li Ying)
This photo taken on Nov. 2, 2023 shows a police officer on duty during AI Safety Summit in Bletchley Park, Britain. A declaration on artificial intelligence (AI) safety was issued during the summit here. Under the declaration, 28 countries and the European Union (EU) agreed on the need for a new global effort to ensure AI is developed and used in a safe and responsible way. (Xinhua/Li Ying)
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak (L) talks with Tesla CEO Elon Musk during AI Safety Summit in Bletchley Park, Britain, Nov. 2, 2023. A declaration on artificial intelligence (AI) safety was issued during the summit here. Under the declaration, 28 countries and the European Union (EU) agreed on the need for a new global effort to ensure AI is developed and used in a safe and responsible way. (Simon Walker/No 10 Downing Street/Handout via Xinhua)
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres attends AI Safety Summit in Bletchley Park, Britain, Nov. 2, 2023. A declaration on artificial intelligence (AI) safety was issued during the summit here. Under the declaration, 28 countries and the European Union (EU) agreed on the need for a new global effort to ensure AI is developed and used in a safe and responsible way. (Simon Dawson/No 10 Downing Street/Handout via Xinhua)
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak speaks at AI Safety Summit in Bletchley Park, Britain, Nov. 2, 2023. A declaration on artificial intelligence (AI) safety was issued during the summit here. Under the declaration, 28 countries and the European Union (EU) agreed on the need for a new global effort to ensure AI is developed and used in a safe and responsible way. (Rory Arnold/No 10 Downing Street/Handout via Xinhua)
