Global Leaders to Discuss New AI Agreement at Virtual Summit Co-Hosted by South Korea and UK

World leaders are set to convene virtually for the AI Seoul Summit on Tuesday to discuss the risks and benefits of artificial intelligence (AI) and to adopt a new agreement on the technology. The summit, co-hosted by South Korea and the U.K., follows the inaugural AI Safety Summit held at Bletchley Park last November, where countries agreed to collaborate on managing the potential risks posed by AI advancements.

The two-day meeting will bring together leaders from various countries, industry experts, and heads of international organizations to address the rapidly changing landscape of AI. South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will lead the discussions, focusing on safety, innovation, and inclusivity in AI development.

While the U.K. summit primarily focused on AI safety, the agenda for the AI Seoul Summit has been expanded to include discussions on how AI can positively impact humanity in a balanced manner. The leaders of the G7 countries, along with representatives from Australia, Singapore, the U.N., the EU, and major tech companies like Meta, OpenAI, Google, Amazon, and Samsung, have been invited to participate.

Despite China’s absence from the virtual summit, a representative from the country will attend the in-person meeting on Wednesday. The summit aims to pave the way for future regulations and standards in AI development, as governments worldwide grapple with the challenges and opportunities presented by this rapidly evolving technology.

The Seoul meeting is seen as a precursor to a full-fledged, in-person summit that France has committed to hosting in the future. With AI poised to revolutionize various aspects of society, from education to the workplace, world leaders are working together to ensure that AI is developed and utilized responsibly for the benefit of all.