What’s in the news?

• The UK recently hosted a major artificial intelligence (AI) summit, bringing together political leaders and tech experts to discuss both the promise and potential perils of this rapidly advancing technology. 
• As AI continues to grow, countries around the world are trying to get ahead of the curve and establish some ground rules. 
• The summit resulted in some important declarations and initiatives that give us a glimpse into the future of AI governance.

Highlights of the summit

• Leaders from 28 nations signed the Bletchley Declaration, a joint statement acknowledging the technology’s risks.
• The declaration lays out plans for greater transparency from AI developers regarding safety practices and more scientific collaboration on understanding AI’s risks. 
• It’s being hailed as a landmark achievement in getting the world’s AI leaders aligned on managing the dangers of AI posed on the domains of daily life from “misuse or unintended issues of control relating to alignment with human intent.” 
• It’s seen as an important first step towards creating international norms and mitigation strategies.

https://indianexpress.com/article/technology/artificial-intelligence/uk-ai-safety-summit-takeaways-9010865/