UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak intends to allocate approximately £100 million to address challenges arising from artificial intelligence (AI).
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced a proposal to contribute more than 100 million pounds ($125 million) to strengthen the UK’s position as a leading country in regulating AI. The strategy aims to address regulatory obstacles and promote research and development efforts to ensure the responsible use of AI.
The government plans to allocate around 100 million pounds to create nine new research hubs at universities across the country while also forming a cooperative collaboration with the United States to ensure the responsible deployment of AI.
In addition, 10 million pounds would be committed to support regulatory agencies, along with an extra 19 million pounds set aside for 21 initiatives focused on improving machine-learning technologies to boost efficiency.
Michelle Donelan, the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation, and Technology, highlighted the importance of taking a proactive stance in addressing the hazards associated with AI. This approach allows the UK to make use of the benefits of this technology while also giving priority to safety.
In its upcoming reply to an AI regulatory survey, the government will explain its position on advanced general-purpose AI models, supporting careful supervision without rushing to pass laws.
Sunak’s past organisation of an AI safety summit highlights the government’s dedication to dealing with any dangers linked to AI, such as worries about weaponization and cybersecurity hazards.
At the same time, the UK and France are scheduled to jointly organise a conference in London to tackle the increasing number of “hackers for hire” and fight against the harmful use of commercial cyber tools. This meeting will involve delegates from 35 nations.
With AI and technology gaining prominence in the political agenda, the main opposition Labour Party is also raising the discussion on AI and technology in preparation for the upcoming general election.
Peter Kyle, who holds the position of Shadow Technology Secretary, is planning to have conversations with important parties in Washington, DC. This includes the US government and significant technology companies such as Microsoft, Amazon, Meta, Google, and Apple. The purpose of these meetings is to influence Labour’s technical strategy.
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