According to Mr. Dowden, the upcoming AI Safety Summit in November will focus on addressing potential dangers posed by emerging AI and examining its potential for benefiting society.

He stressed that AI is the most significant change the world has ever experienced. He pointed out that it will revolutionize all aspects of our lives, including our daily activities, international relationships, and even the United Nations itself.

He emphasized that as governments, it is our responsibility to comprehend, grasp, and attempt to regulate it, and we must do so quickly.

The limits of it are unknown.

During his presentation, Mr. Dowden made comparisons between the contributions of inventors Thomas Edison (inventor of the lightbulb) and Tim Berners-Lee (credited with creating email) and the current possibilities of artificial intelligence.

They probably did not imagine the New York skyline lit up at night or the amazing capabilities of the internet, but they were aware of the transformative potential of their inventions.

He stressed that the advancement of frontier AI could not only greatly change our daily lives, but also revolutionize our comprehension of science, from deciphering the tiniest particles to exploring the farthest corners of the universe.

Opportunities v. risks

The Deputy Prime Minister has expressed a major concern about the rapid advancement of AI, which has significant consequences in terms of both potential benefits and potential risks.

One potential benefit of ongoing AI development is its potential to help solve global issues such as renewable energy, combatting climate change, improving food production, and identifying diseases and pandemics.

According to him, AI has the potential to enhance or even resolve all the challenges brought up at this year’s General Assembly and beyond.

Despite the potential of AI, Mr. Dowden raised concerns about its misuse and the associated risks of hacking, cyberattacks, deepfakes, and loss of control over AI systems.

According to the speaker, there are those who believe that this particular technology stands apart from others because even its creators do not fully understand its workings. As a result, any negative consequences that may arise will likely be due to misuse, accidents, or a mismatch with human goals.

He stated that this technology will inevitably continue to advance at a rapid rate. Although companies are taking precautions, there is now a global race for competition where both businesses and countries will strive to push the limits as far and as quickly as they can.

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Goals of the artificial intelligence conference:

The Deputy Prime Minister stated that the AI Safety Summit will concentrate on handling potential dangers linked to cutting-edge AI, given the current circumstances.

The goal of the summit is to unite specialists, government officials, and those involved to discuss methods for reducing these dangers while utilizing the beneficial aspects of AI for the benefit of the public.

“We must not get stuck in discussions about whether AI is beneficial or harmful, as it will serve both purposes. We need to be ready for both scenarios and protect ourselves from the negative outcome,” he emphasized.

The complete statement can be found at the following location.

Source: news.un.org