The first international conference on the safe use of AI = artificial intelligence held in the United Kingdom "AI Safety Summit" closed on the 2nd, and it was agreed that the safety of AI newly developed by companies will be verified in advance by research institutes established in the United States and the United Kingdom.
The AI Safety Summit was held over two days in the suburbs of London with government officials from Europe, the United States, China, Japan, and other countries, as well as representatives of major AI companies, gathering in the suburbs of London to address the risk of cutting-edge AI being misused or lost control.
On the last day, the 2nd, after a summit meeting hosted by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak of the United Kingdom and Vice President Harris of the United States, discussions were held with executives and experts.
As a result, the safety of newly developed AI by companies will be verified in advance by research institutes established by the U.S. and U.K. governments, and a panel of experts from each country will scientifically analyze cutting-edge AI and
compile a report. It was agreed that it would be used as a guideline for future safety measures.
Speaking at a press conference after the summit, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak emphasized that "this summit showed that humanity has the political will and ability to control AI and reap its benefits for a long time.
The "AI Safety Summit" will continue next year, and the next summit will be held in person in France, after South Korea will host it online within six months.
Prime Minister Kishida's "I want to lead the way in making international rules for AI" online
Prime Minister Kishida participated in the summit meeting online on the evening of May 2, Japan time.
In his remarks, Prime Minister Kishida mentioned that the Hiroshima AI Process, a new framework agreed at the G7 Hiroshima Summit to create rules for the regulation and use of generative AI, has compiled a code of conduct and guidelines for developers, and explained that rules for users and businesses will be compiled by the end of this year.
In addition, he said, "I would like to lead the creation of international rules so that the entire international community can enjoy the benefits of safe, secure, and reliable advanced AI, and realize further economic growth and improvement of the living environment," and expressed his intention to take the lead in rule-making in cooperation with countries and regions other than the G7 in the future.
Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Internal Affairs and Communications, Mr. Komori: "Complementary relationship with G7 discussions is beneficial"
Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Internal Affairs and Communications Takuro Komori, who participated in the AI Safety Summit from Japan, said, "We were able to have positive discussions with many countries and companies, and I think it is good that we are now on a common understanding of how to use AI in a positive direction while reducing the risks of AI."
Furthermore, "Japan, as the chair of the G7 = seven major countries, has established the 'Hiroshima AI Process' aiming to create common rules for the use and regulation of generative AI, and is proceeding with discussions. The two processes are complementary to each other and very beneficial," he said, emphasizing the significance of the summit.
On top of that, regarding the regulation of AI in Japan, he said, "There is still considerable difference of opinion depending on the country as to whether it will be done in the form of a law or based on an agreement among corporate groups and the private sector. I said.