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The two leaders agreed that any development in this area should be approached with caution and careful consideration of its impact on society.
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In a much-hyped conversation between Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Tesla CEO Elon Musk at the conclusion of the AI Safety Summit hosted by the UK government, the duo discussed a range of issues from job threats posed by artificial intelligence to how AI-enabled robots could make good “friends” in the future.
The conversation between Prime Minister Sunak and Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, took place at a technology conference, highlighting the growing need for global leaders to address the challenges and opportunities presented by AI and automation.
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Musk, described AI as “a magic genie” that could grant limitless wishes and agreed with the need for a “referee” to monitor the development of supercomputers of the future. The technology can be destructive force in history where there will come a point where no job is needed. One can have a job if they want for personal satisfaction, but AI will do everything, he further added.
Mr. Sunak expressed his concern about the potential loss of jobs and the need to prepare for this transformation in the job market. Elon Musk emphasized the importance of addressing these concerns seriously, citing the need for proactive measures to retrain and upskill the workforce to adapt to this changing landscape.
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The two leaders also discussed the importance of fostering a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship to create new jobs and opportunities in the AI and technology sectors. By investing in education and technology-related training programs, the government can help individuals acquire the necessary skills to stay competitive in an evolving job market.
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Prime Minister Sunak expressed his interest in the intriguing concept of robotic ‘friend’ but also raised concerns about the potential ethical and societal implications of relying on robots for emotional support. He highlighted the importance of maintaining human connections and not letting technology replace genuine relationships.
The hour-long discussion, attended by some members of the UK Cabinet and leading tech entrepreneurs, came at the conclusion of Sunak-led discussions on the second and final day of the summit at Bletchley Park in Buckinghamshire on Thursday.
The UK government declared the event a success as participating countries, including India, signed a Bletchley Declaration agreeing to collectively manage potential risks from AI and companies developing frontier AI agreeing on a “ground-breaking” plan on AI safety testing.
