Minister for AI confirms UK Security Institute access to powerful AI models
UKPulse News Desk
The Minister for Artificial Intelligence has confirmed that AI scientists at the UK's AI Security Institute now have access to the most powerful AI models before their public release. This follows weeks of collaboration with the US government and leading AI developers.
- The AI Security Institute's scientists are now conducting rigorous evaluations of powerful AI models before their release.
- The UK government has been working with the US government and AI labs to secure this access.
- The Minister for AI stated the government will legislate where necessary to ensure public safety in the age of AI.
The Minister for Artificial Intelligence announced today that scientists at the AI Security Institute are now rigorously evaluating the most powerful AI models before their public release. This access was secured following weeks of close collaboration with the US government and leading AI developers.
Speaking at Imperial College, the Minister emphasised the government's commitment to addressing the risks of artificial intelligence. They stated that the government will use every power at its disposal and legislate wherever necessary to ensure the safety of the British public.
The Minister also highlighted previous actions taken to address new social harms from AI, including banning the use of AI to create intimate images without consent and announcing a social media ban for under 16s.
Why this matters: The government views access to powerful AI models before release as crucial for understanding and defending against emerging threats.