London, November 2, 2023, Representatives from twenty-eight nations gathered at the AI Safety Summit in Bletchley Park, North West London, to endorse the "Bletchley Declaration." This landmark agreement is aimed at ensuring the responsible and secure development and deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies.
The summit, graced by international dignitaries such as Dr. Abdullah bin Sharaf Al-Ghamdi, President of the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA), various ministers, and senior officials from technology and AI institutions worldwide, marked a significant moment in AI safety and cooperation.
Notably, the United Kingdom, the United States, the European Union, and China pledged to collaborate in guaranteeing the responsible and secure utilization of AI technologies, recognizing the potential catastrophic risks and unintended consequences that these innovations may pose to humanity.
The summit outlined a comprehensive agenda encompassing three vital aspects: the identification of AI-related risks, the formulation of risk-based policies at the national level, and the support of an international network dedicated to researching AI safety.
The "Bletchley Declaration" represents a significant stride toward strengthening collaboration among diverse stakeholders in the development and application of modern technologies. It calls for transparency, accountability, and information sharing within the AI field, all while emphasizing the importance of collective action for the greater good and risk mitigation.
