United Kingdom: The United States and the United Kingdom have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on developing tests for artificial intelligence (AI) models. This partnership is the result of the commitment made at the AI Safety Summit last November.
Technology Secretary Michelle Donelan and US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo signed the MOU, and both countries will aim to align their scientific approaches while working closely to accelerate the development of robust suites of evaluations for AI models, systems, and agents.
The AI security institutes in both countries have announced their plans to unite in AI security testing. They aim to establish a common approach to addressing the risks associated with AI technology. The Institutes intend to conduct at least one joint testing exercise on a publicly accessible model to improve their capabilities in this regard. Additionally, they plan to leverage their combined expertise by exploring personal exchanges between the two organisations.
The coalition between the two organisations will commence without any delay and is aimed at boosting seamless collaboration. Due to the rapid development of AI technology, both governments acknowledge the need to act immediately to ensure a shared approach to AI safety that can keep up with emerging risks. As the countries strengthen their partnership on AI safety, they are also committed to inventing similar alliances with other countries to advance AI safety worldwide.
Michelle Donelan, UK Secretary of State for Science, Innovation, and Technology, stated that, This agreement represents a landmark moment, as the UK and the United States deepen our enduring special relationship to address the defining technology challenge of our generation. We have always been clear that ensuring the safe development of AI is a shared global issue.”
“Only by working together can we address the technology’s risks head-on and harness its enormous potential to help us all live easier and healthier lives. The work of our two nations in driving forward AI safety will strengthen the foundations we laid at Bletchley Park in November, and I have no doubt that our shared expertise will continue to pave the way for countries tapping into AI’s enormous benefits safely and responsibly,” Donelan said.
Gina Raimondo, United States Secretary of Commerce, commented that, “AI is the defining technology of our generation. This partnership is going to accelerate both of our Institutes’ work across the full spectrum of risks, whether to our national security or to our broader society.”
“Our partnership makes clear that we aren’t running away from these concerns – we’re running at them. Because of our collaboration, our Institutes will gain a better understanding of AI systems, conduct more robust evaluations, and issue more rigorous guidance. By working together, we are furthering the long-lasting special relationship between the U.S. and UK and laying the groundwork to ensure that we’re keeping AI safe both now and in the future,” Raimondo added.
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