Rishi Sunak's quest for AI legacy on the global stage; Musk, Zuckerberg, and Gates to discuss AI at exclusive Capitol Summit; Federal Government introduces AI guidelines for public servants; AI leaders convene in Derry to explore AI's impact on education- this and more in our daily roundup. Let us take a look.
Rishi Sunak, aiming for a lasting legacy, is eyeing the AI opportunity. With a general election looming and poll numbers in a bad spot, the Prime Minister seeks to position the UK as the foremost authority in AI governance, envisioning it as his enduring achievement. Convincing nations to consolidate existing AI regulation efforts under the UK's leadership will demand adept diplomacy, according to the Polito reports.
Some of the tech industry's biggest names, including Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, and Bill Gates, will convene at a private Capitol summit this week, according to an NBC news report. The closed-door meeting, part of the Senate's AI Insight Forum, aims to explore ways to regulate AI, a technology with the potential for significant impact. Expectations are high for this historic gathering, which will also draw lawyers, lobbyists, and reporters, with Musk's presence adding to security measures. Simultaneously, a House Oversight subcommittee will examine federal agencies' use of artificial intelligence.
The federal government has issued new guidelines to regulate the use of artificial intelligence tools, including ChatGPT, by public servants. Treasury Board President Anita Anand emphasised responsible AI usage, with a focus on preventing bias and discrimination. As reported by CBC. The guidelines provide preliminary direction to employees and will be updated as necessary. While there are currently no penalties
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