The Chinese mainland has agreed to collaborate with the United States, the European Union, and other nations to jointly control the risk posed by Artificial Intelligence (AI). The agreement came after a \"Bletchley Declaration\" was signed at the AI Safety Summit 2023 in Britain by over 25 nations.
The Chinese mainland's Vice Minister of Science and Technology Wu Zhaohui joined leaders from the U.S. and the EU at the summit, along with Tesla CEO and Twitter owner Elon Musk and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. In a first for the Chinese mainland's attempts to oversee the safe development of AI, he stated that these nations needed to cooperate and develop a shared oversight strategy.
Wu stated that \"countries regardless of their size and scale have equal rights to develop and use AI,\" and that \"the Chinese mainland is willing to enhance our dialogue and communication in AI safety with all sides, contributing to an international mechanism with global participation in governance framework that needs wide consensus.\"
The summit marks a significant turning point in history. The significance of this team effort, represented by the Bletchley Declaration, cannot be overstated. With artificial intelligence's remarkable growth in technology, concerns have grown about the possible impacts on safety, security, and ethics.
To fully implement the Bletchley Declaration, Britain has a unique opportunity to serve as a vital go-between for the U.S., the Chinese mainland, and the EU. By taking on this role, Britain positions itself as a bridge between nations with disparate interests and viewpoints, encouraging communication and cooperation.
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Bletchley Declaration: The importance of global cooperation in AI
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