UK and South Korea Unite to Champion AI Safety and Innovation at Seoul Summit
May 20, 2024![UK and South Korea Unite to Champion AI Safety and Innovation at Seoul Summit](https://cdn.brief.news/images/stories/897f391b540ccac627b7c06519fcc52794f2f3e3181a635500bc374103d0f27a68d8edffae003c19068e92ac9a7693edd47327a52cb4ec908dc6fb4264f00cd0.jpg)
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol advocate for AI to drive societal progress, especially in healthcare.
They emphasize the need for innovation, safety, and inclusivity in AI to maximize benefits and mitigate risks.
The AI Seoul Summit aims to set global standards and foster partnerships for a positive AI future.
Collaboration among governments, companies, and international partners is crucial to ensure AI benefits everyone and tackles global challenges.
The leaders are committed to long-term cooperation on AI issues.
The recent summit in Seoul gathered global leaders, academics, and tech giants to discuss AI safety, sustainability, and resilience.
Regulation is deemed essential to address issues like disinformation and job disruption, despite significant investments showcasing business opportunities.
The UK aspires to lead in AI safety and innovation, with the Seoul summit marking a key step in international cooperation.
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![Managing AI risks is ‘profound responsibility’, Sunak will tell world leaders](https://cdn.brief.news/images/links/492dd572a0923887c68fb5fb1910a4bd2dced5fe653c7d84c050a1995024e4919c1d7fc61a419bece60db97d2520bfbddf5936c349ada1da35fc496e59c56a14.png)
The Independent • May 18, 2024
Managing AI risks is ‘profound responsibility’, Sunak will tell world leaders![Only global AI standards can stop a race to the bottom](https://cdn.brief.news/images/links/e06c2463e2d2f622d6268398e38a8797669c94030679287dd33ae5a263ad19685dcf2f2fb7add491e9cd07a43de2182f39025bd58f3b62bb04db00d11f59d016.png)
inews.co.uk • May 19, 2024
Only global AI standards can stop a race to the bottom![Managing AI risks is ‘profound responsibility’, Sunak will tell world leaders](https://cdn.brief.news/images/links/897f391b540ccac627b7c06519fcc52794f2f3e3181a635500bc374103d0f27a68d8edffae003c19068e92ac9a7693edd47327a52cb4ec908dc6fb4264f00cd0.jpg)
Bradford Telegraph and Argus • May 19, 2024
Managing AI risks is ‘profound responsibility’, Sunak will tell world leaders