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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Technology
Alex Hern in Seoul

Seoul summit showcases UK’s progress on trying to make advanced AI safe

Michelle Donelan, the UK technology secretary listens as South Korea's minister of science and ICT, Lee Jong-ho speaks at a press briefing
Michelle Donelan, the UK technology secretary listens as South Korea's minister of science and ICT, Lee Jong-ho, speaks at a press briefing in Seoul on 22 May. Photograph: Anthony Wallace/AFP/Getty Images

The UK is leading an international effort to test the most advanced AI models for safety risks before they hit the public, as regulators race to create a workable safety regime before the Paris summit in six months.

Britain’s AI Safety Institute, the first of its kind, is now matched by counterparts from around the world, including South Korea, the US, Singapore, Japan and France.

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