US and UK announce partnership on science of AI safety

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U.S. and UK AI Safety Institutes work seamlessly with each other, partnering on research, safety evaluations, and guidance for AI safety. The UK said in October that its institute would research and test new types of artificial intelligence, while the US said in November that it would set up its security institute. The U.S. and UK signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Monday, which will see them work together to develop tests for the most advanced AI models, following through on commitments made at the AI Safety Summit last November.

The new partnership Following commitments announced at the AI Safety Summit at Bletchley Park last November, US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo and UK Technology Minister Michelle Donilan signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Washington, D.C., to work together to develop advanced testing of AI models. The partnership is designed to allow both organisations to work together seamlessly. “We all know AI is the defining technology of our generation,” Raimondo said.

“”This partnership will accelerate both of our institutes work across the full spectrum to address the risks of our national security concerns and the concerns of our broader society.” Artificial Intelligence continues to evolve at a rapid pace and both governments recognise the need to take immediate action to ensure a common approach to AI security to keep pace with the emerging risks of the technology.

Also read: US, Japan call for deeper cooperation in AI Also read: White House implements new AI regulations for federal agencies Countries establishing government-led AI safety institutes Britain and the United States are among the countries establishing government-led AI safety institutes. Britain said in October its institute would examine and test new types of AI, while the United States said in November it was launching its own safety institute to evaluate risks from so-called frontier AI models and is now working with 200 companies and entites.

Under the formal partnership, the UK and US plan to conduct at least one joint test in open mode and are considering exploring staff exchanges between the two institutes. As countries strengthen their AI security partnerships, they also commit to developing similar partnerships with other countries to promote global AI security.