Minister for Artificial Intelligence and Intellectual Property, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State @SciTechgovuk
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The Manchester Prize is driving the next wave of British AI innovation, helping to improve public services 🇬🇧
I look forward to seeing our finalists develop their solutions, harnessing AI's transformative potential in energy, environment and infrastructure.
10 Manchester Prize finalists awarded £100K each for projects that use AI for public good to:
☁ optimise city transport planning
🔋 make battery manufacturing quicker & cheaper
🌾 increase crop yields & food security
The winners will receive a £1m grand prize in 2025.
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10 leading countries and the EU have agreed to:
🌍 create an international network of AI safety institutes
💡 align work on AI research, standards and testing
🌱 work together to make sure AI advances human wellbeing
Read more 👇
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ALT Graphic reading: The Seoul Declaration. Agreement between leaders from 10 countries and the EU. Enhances international cooperation on AI to address world's biggest challenges. Launches international network to advance AI safety. Recognises AI safety, innovation & inclusivity are interrelated goals. Supports collaboration of governments, private sector, academia & civil society
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In an historic first, tech companies from across the globe have committed to developing AI safely.
From @OpenAI to @Meta, 16 companies have signed up to the fresh ‘Frontier AI Safety Commitments' 👉 gov.uk/government/news/histo…
#AISeoulSummit
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It’s vital we work with our partners across the world to ensure the responsible development of AI.
The #AISeoulSummit is also a moment for broader issues, discussing how the world can support AI innovation, and ensuring that the benefits of AI are available to everyone ✅
The #AISeoulSummit is here!
World leaders, AI companies, civil society, and academia have come together to strengthen global AI safety, foster AI innovation and make the technology more inclusive and accessible to all.
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The interim International Scientific Report on the Safety of Advanced AI has been published today.
For the first time in history this report brings together 30 nations, the EU & UN to collaborate on the science around the risks of advanced AI.
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The launch of @BristolUni's supercomputer Isambard-AI is a game-changer. From AI safety to healthcare and climate research, its world-class capabilities will drive groundbreaking discoveries while leading the charge in eco-conscious computing. 💻🌎
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Fantastic to agree the revised #OECDAI Principles at last week’s OECD Ministerial! The UK reaffirms its commitment and welcomes their update to stay abreast of rapid technological and policy developments 🇬🇧🌍 ✨
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.@ProfMarkThomson's remarkable career sets him out as the best candidate for the next DG of @CERN
He has the vision to deliver a bright future for CERN, so it can unlock more breakthroughs that benefit us all. My pleasure to support him in Geneva today
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The Flexible AI Upskilling Fund will enable SMEs specialising in translation, advertising, HR and beyond to upskill their employees in AI, future-proofing business operations and boosting efficiency. 👩💻📈
From today, SMEs specialising in HR, accounting, law and many other services can apply for funding to train employees in AI skills, ensuring they can grip the huge opportunities this groundbreaking tech has to offer.
Find out more 👇
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Our pro-innovation approach to AI means many organisations are already harnessing the cost-cutting, efficiency-boosting benefits of AI.
We are ensuring this adoption is safe by working closely with regulators, who have now published their AI plans. gov.uk/government/publicatio…
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Last year, the UK made history bringing the world together at @bletchleypark for the first global #AISafetySummit.
The #AISeoulSummit will build on safety commitments made in the Bletchley Declaration, promote innovation and make sure the benefits of AI can be shared equally.
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The UK is the first country in the world to set minimum cyber security requirements for smart devices like TVs and doorbells. From today, consumers will benefit from a raft of measures that protect their privacy, data and finances 📱 🌐
The UK is making history as the first country to set minimum cyber security requirements for smart devices. From today, consumers and businesses buying voice assistants, speakers and other smart products will enjoy game-changing protections from cyber criminals 🛡️💻
Read more:
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IP helps drive sustainable innovation and plays a crucial role in achieving Sustainable Development Goals.
Green innovation in the UK is contributing to our progress towards Sustainable Development Goals and supports our plan for a green industrial revolution.
It's #WorldIPDay! This year's focus is on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
IPO UK CEO Adam Williams shares thoughts on how IP can help us achieve the UN's 17 UN SDGs.
Read our World IP Day article on LinkedIn (link)👇ow.ly/5E4J50RoLOe
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📣 Are you a small or medium business developing AI solutions in agrifood, construction, transport or creative industries?
You could get a share of £5 million to help progress your innovation.
Find out more and apply before 8th May: ukri.org/news/7-million-to-b…
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1 year ago today, we started out as the Foundation Model Taskforce with £100m investment from the UK government.
Today, we're the @AISafetyInst.
In the last year, we've built our team, evaluated new models & enhanced global AI safety.
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The best way of securing the safe development of AI is global collaboration between nations and businesses.
The #AISeoulSummit is a pivotal moment to continue this conversation and build further important agreements so we can safely harness this technology.
The #AISeoulSummit is just a month away 🇬🇧 🇰🇷
Jointly hosted by the UK & the Republic of Korea, the summit will focus on:
🤝 international agreements on AI safety
🛡️ responsible development of AI by companies
💡 showcasing the benefits of safe AI
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I’m looking forward to capitalising on the momentum of Bletchley Park in May as we co-host the AI Seoul summit with the Republic of Korea.
Read on below for more details of today’s announcement. 🇬🇧🇰🇷
It’s time for the next chapter.
AI Seoul Summit | AI 서울 정상회의
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Find out more:
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Through its new programme Safeguarded AI, @ARIA_research will be funding researchers to explore the development of new safety guarantees for AI, similar to the high standards expected in industries like aviation and nuclear power. Find out more here 👇
📣Call for proposals!
Imagine a world where AI powers scientific breakthroughs, growth + prosperity – all with guaranteed safety measures.
Our latest programme, Safeguarded AI, led by Programme Director @davidad is now live. Learn more about how we plan to get there here👇 1/3
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The UK is already home to the first international offices of global tech companies @OpenAI and @AnthropicAI, thanks to the huge pool of talent and expertise we have to offer. I’m thrilled that the @microsoft AI London will be joining the ranks. 👩💻 blogs.microsoft.com/blog/202…
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This a crucial period for the future of @CERN and the future of international research collaboration overall.
@ProfMarkThomson has the skills, experience & plan to ensure CERN stays at the very forefront of science, & keeps delivering for all its members.
Today we announce @ProfMarkThomson as the UK's preferred candidate to be the next Director-General of @CERN.
Mark is one of the foremost physicists of his generation: he's the best candidate for CERN, for everyone.
Read more 👉 gov.uk/government/news/uk-ba…
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