Rishi Sunak, the British Prime Minister, has recently proclaimed that the UK should take the lead in safeguarding against risks of artificial intelligence (AI), as well as making use of its potential benefits. To this end, the government made available a £100million fund to support the UK’s capability in the AI sector
He made these remarks in light of an open letter from over 1,000 experts, calling for a six-month pause on further developing powerful AI models. The aim of this pause was to be able to ensure that the effects of AI remain positive and risks controllable.
The Prime Minister expressed that AI could have great implications on the economy, public services and the wider society, as long as it is used in a safe and secure manner. To ensure that regulations are kept up to date with AI technology, the government has established the necessary regulatory framework.
ChatGPT is one example of AI technology, a virtual assistant that uses natural language processing and supervised machine learning to answer user queries or assist in other tasks. Chatbot technology like this may prove highly beneficial when utilised appropriately.
Tesla entrepreneur Elon Musk is said to be one of the signatories of the open letter. Through various discussions in the Council of Europe and G7 summit in Hiroshima, the Prime Minister suggested that the UK could take a leadership position in the regulation of such technology.
The UK has demonstrated its ability to enforce strong regulations through the Online Safety Bill, which is seen as a pioneering piece of legislation. The legislation has been supported by companies in the sector, who have been active in helping to provide the necessary frameworks to ensure AI’s safe and secure use.
