Britain to host world’s first AI safety summit at home of World War II codebreakers

Published on August 24, 2023

Bletchley Park, the historic location where the Enigma Code was cracked during WWII, is set to host the world's first artificial intelligence (AI) safety summit. Announced by the U.K. government, the summit, scheduled for November 1-2, aims to gather international governments, top AI firms, and research experts to address the safe and responsible development of AI. U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak highlighted the need to manage the risks associated with AI's growth, emphasizing collaboration for its responsible global development. While the attendees are yet to be confirmed, the summit underscores the U.K.'s aspirations to be a leader in the AI domain, despite the U.S. and China's significant advancements in the sector.

https://www.cnbc.com/2023/08/24/britain-to-host-first-ai-summit-at-home-of-world-war-ii-codebreakers.html

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