MP calls for global agreement on superintelligent AI

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 17 Oct, 06:08 · Archive

Liberal Democrat MP Olly Glover has called for a global agreement to prevent superintelligent artificial intelligence development.

Liberal Democrat MP Olly Glover has called for a global agreement to prevent the development of superintelligent artificial intelligence, raising the issue during parliamentary questions to the Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade. He urged the Government to use the UK's 2027 G20 presidency to push for an international agreement on the matter.

Glover acknowledged that AI has potential to aid scientific research and benefit businesses in his Didcot and Wantage constituency. However, he stressed that 'there are serious risks that we need to consider, and the threat posed by superintelligent AI is real'. He referenced a cross-party letter sent to the Prime Minister last month, signed by 85 parliamentarians, calling for a global agreement to prevent the development of superintelligent AI.

Glover also highlighted the transformative potential of AI for scientific research at sites like Harwell and Culham in his constituency, whilst emphasising the need for international cooperation to manage the technology's risks. Kanishka Narayan, minister for AI, responded that AI would be at the top of the agenda and that the government was looking to take a leadership role in ensuring the safe and responsible development of AI technology. Glover welcomed the response, saying he was 'pleased to hear the minister acknowledge the need for the UK to take a lead on the world stage and encourage international cooperation on this issue'.

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MP calls for global agreement to prevent development of superintelligent AIAn MP is calling for global action to prevent the rise of superintelligent artificial intelligence.Oxford Mail · 17 Oct, 05:00
MP calls for global agreement to prevent development of superintelligent AIAn MP is calling for global action to prevent the rise of superintelligent artificial intelligence.Oxfordshire Guardian · 17 Oct, 05:00

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