However, the decision to include China has been met with backlash, with former British Prime Minister Liz Truss expressing her concern over China's use of AI for state control and national security. The summit, which will gather government officials, Silicon Valley executives, and civil society groups, comes as policymakers worldwide are working to develop or implement standards to boost AI development and ensure its safe use.
Key takeaways:
- Arati Prabhakar, President Biden’s top science adviser, supports the UK's decision to invite China to a major AI summit, despite political scrutiny over China's development of the technology.
- The summit will gather government officials, Silicon Valley executives, and civil society groups to discuss AI development and its safe use.
- Former British Prime Minister Liz Truss has criticized the decision to invite China, expressing concerns over Beijing's use of AI for state control and national security.
- Prabhakar dismissed concerns about the US falling behind China in AI technology development and shaping global standards for its deployment.