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Continue government engagement with experts on high-impact, low-probability existential AI risks.
Conclusion
The debate over the existential risk—or lack of it—posed by the increasing prevalence of AI has attracted significant attention. However, the Government’s initial assessment, that such existential risks are high impact but low probability, appears to be accurate. Nevertheless, given the potential consequences should risks highlighted by the AI Safety Institute and other researchers be realised, it is right for Governments to continue to engage with experts on the issue.
Government Response Summary
The government has established the Central AI Risk Function (CAIRF) and a global Network of Experts to assess and mitigate AI-related risks, including existential ones, and will continue to engage experts through upcoming legislative proposals on Frontier AI Safety.
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DSIT has established the Central AI Risk Function (CAIRF), which sits within the AI Policy Directorate and works hand in hand with the AI Safety Institute. It is the central coordination function on AI for the Government and aims to reduce the likelihood and impact of AI-related risks. This includes existential risks. As part of the Government’s AI risk assessment, management and mitigation efforts, CAIRF has engaged extensively with experts in a wide range of domain areas. We have established a global Network of Experts and will continue to draw on their expertise while developing policy on AI risk. The upcoming legislative proposals on Frontier AI Safety will be an opportunity to further engage with experts on the issue. Government response to Committee recommendations 61 – 62
Source
Report
Third Report - Governance of artificial intelligence (AI)
28 May 2024
HC 38
Addressee Bodies
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
Timeline
Recommendation age
2.0 yrs
Report published
28 May 2024