UK to Lead the Way in AI Safety With Pioneering Institute

An expert from a leading think tank stressed the importance of ‘not rushing to regulate’ AI as Labour claimed it would ’set clear standards’ for safety

Britain's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak delivers a speech on artificial intelligence in London on Oct. 26, 2023. Peter Nicholls/POOL/AFP via Getty Images

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced the establishment of the world’s inaugural artificial intelligence (AI) safety institute in the UK.

Mr. Sunak said, “We are doing far more than any other country to keep you safe from AI threats,” and highlighted the institute’s mission to assess new AI models and explore their risks and capabilities.