The United Kingdom and Singapore are collaborating to advance artificial intelligence research and develop shared policies that enhance public trust in the emerging technology.
Peter Kyle, the U.K.’s secretary of state for science, innovation and technology, signed an agreement with Singapore’s Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo in London on Wednesday formalizing the cooperation. The deal, which builds on commitments made in November during the AI Safety Summit, will focus on establishing a common approach to ensure responsible development and deployment of the technology.
“Our agreement with Singapore is the first step in a long-term ambition for both our countries to work closely together to advance the science of AI safety, support best practices and norms to promote the safe development and responsible use of AI systems,” said AI Safety Institute Chair Ian Hogarth.
The U.K. is also cooperating with the United States and Australia to explore possible uses of AI and autonomy to improve the capabilities of current and future defense technologies.
Trust In AI
Beyond its work with allied partners, London is also investing more than $8 billion to develop an AI assurance platform, providing a one-stop shop for resources that would help organizations identify and mitigate risks associated with AI.
According to Kyle, ensuring trust in AI will involve consulting industry experts to develop robust guidelines and standards.
“AI has incredible potential to improve our public services, boost productivity and rebuild our economy, but in order to take full advantage, we need to build trust in these systems, which are increasingly part of our day-to-day lives,” the secretary of state said.
“The steps I’m announcing today will help to deliver exactly that, giving businesses the support and clarity they need to use AI safely and responsibly while also making the U.K. a true hub of AI assurance expertise.”