UK Secretary of State speech to AI fringe

Published on November 14, 2023

Secretary of State for Science, Innovation, and Technology, Michelle Donelan, in her speech at the AI Fringe, underscored the UK's eminence in the global AI arena alongside the US and China, citing the country's welcoming stance towards AI innovation. She highlighted the significant inroads AI has made in the UK, from healthcare advancements with the NHS to groundbreaking autonomous vehicle technology. Donelan announced a substantial £100 million investment in AI healthcare research, aiming at transformative treatments for diseases like dementia. Despite the promise of AI, she acknowledged the risks, emphasizing the UK's proactive approach through the establishment of the Frontier AI Taskforce to ensure AI's safe development. She also pointed to the forthcoming AI Safety Summit as a pivotal step in fostering an international agreement on managing AI's potential hazards, cementing the UK's commitment to harnessing AI for the greater good.

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