King Charles III gathered the giants of artificial intelligence on Monday for a meeting at Buckingham Palace in London. The event was attended by leaders from companies such as Google DeepMind, Meta, and OpenAI, as well as AI researchers. British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was also present at the meeting.
The meeting had been planned several weeks in advance, but gained new urgency in light of recent warnings from researchers and officials at some of the sector's largest companies. Concern about the risks of artificial intelligence has been growing, especially following alerts from figures such as Geoffrey Hinton, considered the "godfather of AI."
During the meeting, Charles III emphasized the importance of ensuring that artificial intelligence is developed safely and responsibly. The British monarch highlighted the need for collaboration between governments, technology companies, and the scientific community to establish appropriate limits and regulations.
The meeting is part of a broader UK effort to position the country as a leader in artificial intelligence regulation. The British government had previously announced plans to host an international summit on AI safety, following the model of climate change COP conferences.
