UK Minister Haigh Calls for Heeding AI Safety Warnings Amid Growth Push
First Secretary Louise Haigh told a union conference the government must balance capitalizing on AI with taking safety seriously, after researchers warned of existential risks.
First Secretary Louise Haigh said on Tuesday that ministers must "heed the warnings" from industry leaders about threats posed by artificial intelligence as the UK seeks to capitalize on the technology. Her comments came after three Anthropic researchers warned that AI could pose an existential threat to humanity within the decade.
Labour MPs and peers have called for the government to increase international cooperation on AI regulation. Haigh made the remarks at a union conference, positioning the government's approach as one that recognizes both AI's benefits and safety concerns.
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- Louise Haigh: UK must heed warnings from AI experts — The Guardian — World
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