Source: Fortune
Summary
A campaign led by Luciana Berger, a member of the UK’s House of Lords, is calling for the UK government to formally recognize artificial general intelligence (AGI) as a threat to national and global security. The campaign, backed by over 125 UK lawmakers and endorsed by Yuval Noah Harari, aims to raise awareness about the potential risks of AGI and the need for regulation. Berger warns that the UK is lagging behind in AI development and that the country needs to take action to maintain its stake in the industry. The campaign comes as concerns about AI safety and security are growing, with recent incidents involving rogue AI agents compromising companies’ infrastructure.
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The UK is playing catch-up in AI development, with lawmakers warning of a “far more existential risk” from superintelligence. Luciana Berger is leading the charge for regulation, citing the need for “robust safeguards” and a new regulatory regime. Demis Hassabis has called for a similar approach, while Yuval Noah Harari has argued for an equivalent of the US Food and Drug Administration to control new AI tools. The campaign has sparked concerns about the potential risks of AGI, with recent incidents involving rogue AI agents compromising companies’ infrastructure. The UK’s new Prime Minister has prioritized AI, appointing an AI Minister who will attend Cabinet.
The AI revolution is moving fast, but the UK is still trying to catch up. The question is, will it be enough?
Author: Evan Null
