US Unveils Unprecedented Measures for Ensuring AI Safety on a Global Scale

The White House has announced significant actions to advance the field of AI safety, which they claim are the most significant ever taken by any government. President Biden's executive order requires AI developers to share safety results with the US government, placing the US at the forefront of the global AI governance debate. This position is one that the UK government had hoped to hold through a summit they are hosting this week at Bletchley Park. The concerns prompting this summit are the potential dangers associated with the rapid advancement of AI systems, such as the development of deadly bio-weapons and cyber attacks. The executive order by the US signifies their leadership in addressing these threats. The measures also include efforts to strengthen the AI workforce in the US. However, the order may not align with the UK's objectives for the summit, as it indicates that the US sees itself as the major player driving AI advancements. It is important to engage with other countries around the world to address the global impact of this technology. Vice President Kamala Harris and top executives from US tech giants will attend the UK government's AI Summit, which aims to discuss AI safety and has been labeled a "world first." The summit will focus on concerns about the implications of frontier AI, and high-level representatives from the EU Commission and the UN will also be present. The UK aims to position itself as a global leader in minimizing the risks associated with AI, but other regions such as the EU and China have already taken significant steps in regulating AI. Furthermore, the Group of Seven (G7) countries are reportedly developing a code of conduct for advanced AI system companies. With all these developments, questions arise as to what will be left for discussion at the Bletchley Park summit this week.