EU’s von der Leyen to invite frontier labs for talks on tackling
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EU Invites Major AI Labs to Address Risks Amid New Artificial Intelligence Regulations
By Foo Yun Chee and Inti Landauro
European Commission’s Response to AI Risks
BRUSSELS, Sept 16 (Reuters) – European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Wednesday that she will invite the main frontier AI labs to discuss efforts to tackle the risks posed by artificial intelligence.
Growing Concerns Over Artificial Intelligence
Von der Leyen’s comments in her annual speech to the European Parliament in Strasbourg came amid growing worries about the potential danger posed by artificial intelligence.
Industry Warnings and Resignations
The dangers were underscored by Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon who resigned and accused both the company and OpenAI of racing toward self-improving superintelligence without acting responsibly. He had previously worked at OpenAI.
Invitation to Frontier AI Labs
“I will invite the main frontier labs for a discussion on how we can support ongoing industry efforts to pace the frontier,” Von der Leyen told EU lawmakers.
Leading AI Labs and Calls for Caution
Anthropic and OpenAI are the leading frontier labs which build the most advanced, powerful and cutting-edge AI models in the world. Some researchers want AI to slow down.
EU’s Landmark AI Regulations
Von der Leyen said landmark EU rules governing the use of AI adopted recently puts Europe in the position to shape global efforts to tackle the risks.
Proposed Social Media Ban for Minors
She is also proposing a social media ban for under-15s, saying that platforms have to prove that they are safe for children. She will announce details on Thursday.
(Reporting by Foo Yun Chee and Inti Landauro; editing by Philip Blenkinsop)
