How did the first Artificial Intelligence Security Summit go

The first Artificial Intelligence Security Summit came to an end on the 2nd at Brightley Park, a password cracking center in the UK during World War II. What topics were discussed during the two-day meeting by representatives from nearly 30 countries and regions, representatives from multiple international organizations and research institutions, well-known experts in the field of artificial intelligence, and industry leaders? What results have been achieved?Two types of artificial intelligence and five major goals During the meeting, representatives from the United States, the United Kingdom, the European Union, China, India and other countries discussed the risks and opportunities brought by the rapid development of artificial intelligence technology

The first Artificial Intelligence Security Summit came to an end on the 2nd at Brightley Park, a password cracking center in the UK during World War II. What topics were discussed during the two-day meeting by representatives from nearly 30 countries and regions, representatives from multiple international organizations and research institutions, well-known experts in the field of artificial intelligence, and industry leaders? What results have been achieved?

Two types of artificial intelligence and five major goals

During the meeting, representatives from the United States, the United Kingdom, the European Union, China, India and other countries discussed the risks and opportunities brought by the rapid development of artificial intelligence technology. Approximately 150 representatives from around the world focused on the potential risks of cutting-edge artificial intelligence, while also considering the risks of narrow AI. Frontier artificial intelligence refers to a universal artificial intelligence model at the forefront of current capabilities, which may bring risks such as technology abuse and loss of control; Narrowly defined artificial intelligence refers to artificial intelligence models with limited capabilities in specific fields, which also have potential risks, such as the potential use of artificial intelligence models in the field of bioengineering for the development of biological weapons.

The meeting mainly focused on five objectives for discussion: firstly, to reach a consensus on the risks brought by cutting-edge artificial intelligence and the necessity of taking action; Secondly, promote international cooperation on cutting-edge artificial intelligence security, including how to best support national and international frameworks; Thirdly, promote relevant organizations to take appropriate measures to strengthen the security of cutting-edge artificial intelligence; Fourthly, seek potential areas for collaboration in artificial intelligence security research, including evaluating model capabilities and developing new standards to support governance; Fifth, explore how to ensure the safe development of artificial intelligence and ensure its proper application globally.

According to the agenda, on the opening day of the summit, representatives from all parties mainly engaged in interdisciplinary dialogue and discussion on the types of risks brought by cutting-edge artificial intelligence, the role of different participants in addressing these risks, and the significant development opportunities faced by artificial intelligence in different fields. On the second day of the meeting, representatives from all parties mainly discussed the impact of artificial intelligence, how to effectively cooperate, and how to further achieve the mission of ensuring global artificial intelligence security.

Addressing risks through international cooperation

The Bletchley Declaration released at the summit emphasizes the importance of strengthening international cooperation in addressing potential risks in artificial intelligence. The Declaration states that many risks of artificial intelligence are essentially international in nature, and therefore "it is best to solve them through international cooperation". Participating countries and regions agreed to collaborate to create a cutting-edge artificial intelligence security scientific research network that is "internationally inclusive", in order to deepen understanding of the risks and capabilities of artificial intelligence that have not yet been fully understood.

The British government has issued a statement stating that this is the first declaration in the field of artificial intelligence security reached by multiple countries and regions in the world. The attending representatives have reached a consensus on the opportunities, risks, and necessity of international action faced by the development of cutting-edge artificial intelligence technology.

This summit and its achievements have attracted high attention and positive evaluation from media, academia, and industry experts. The Declaration is an important step in managing risks and realizing the benefits of cutting-edge artificial intelligence systems, "said Sean O'Hageltag, project leader of the" Artificial Intelligence: Future and Responsibility "project at the University of Cambridge in the UK. The Declaration emphasizes the" particularly significant responsibility "of participants in the development of cutting-edge artificial intelligence, including technology companies with sufficient resources and the governments of their countries.

However, there are also views that although the summit reached a principled declaration guiding international cooperation, it did not agree on a roadmap for international cooperation, nor did it propose specific measures on how countries can cooperate in addressing artificial intelligence risks. In the future, more proactive international cooperation actions are needed.

According to a statement released by the British government, the next Artificial Intelligence Security Summit will be held in France in one year, and South Korea will jointly host a small virtual summit in the next six months.

China is indispensable for global dialogue

At this summit, the attendance of the Chinese delegation attracted attention. Multiple experts emphasized that China, as one of the leading countries in the field of artificial intelligence research and development, is indispensable in global discussions on addressing risks and opportunities in artificial intelligence.

According to data from the World Intellectual Property Organization, in 2022 alone, the number of artificial intelligence patent applications by Chinese institutions reached 29853, accounting for over 40% of the total global artificial intelligence patent applications that year.

Tino Quilliar, director of the Carnegie Institute for International Peace, a US foreign policy think tank, told the media that only China's participation in the conference can prove that this is a true global dialogue.

American Silicon Valley entrepreneur Elon Musk said after the summit, "If China is not a participant, then it is meaningless. He believes that achieving consensus on artificial intelligence security among the United States, the United Kingdom, and China is conducive to addressing related issues.

Vice Minister of Science and Technology of China, Wu Chaohui, led a delegation to attend this summit and delivered a speech at the opening plenary meeting held on the 1st. During the meeting, the Chinese delegation participated in discussions on issues such as artificial intelligence security, actively promoted China's "Global Artificial Intelligence Governance Initiative", and held bilateral talks with relevant countries.

The Chinese side expresses its willingness to strengthen communication and exchange with all parties on artificial intelligence security governance, actively contribute wisdom to promoting the formation of an international mechanism with universal participation and a governance framework with broad consensus, effectively implement the Global Development Initiative, Global Security Initiative, and Global Civilization Initiative, promote the better benefit of artificial intelligence technology to humanity, and jointly build a community with a shared future for mankind.

(Xinhua News Agency, Brightley Park, UK, November 3)

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