U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced that Google DeepMind, OpenAI, and Anthropic have agreed to provide the country with early access to their AI models. The move is a part of Sunak's plan to establish the U.K. as a hub for AI research and AI regulation. In the fall, the U.K. will be the first government worldwide to host a global summit on AI safety. - It's also pouring £100M ($124M) into creating an AI task force, which aims to create foundation models and boost the country's AI competitiveness and economy through "sovereign" AI technology.
- The U.K. is seeking to compete with global tech giants in the AI field and establish itself as an attractive destination for tech businesses and investments.
- In the meantime, Sunak is emphasizing the importance of understanding the opportunities and risks of AI systems through research and safety evaluations.
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