U.S. and U.K. Join Global Effort to Prevent Misuse of AI

The U.S. and U.K. have joined more than a dozen countries in signing a new artificial intelligence agreement aimed at preventing rogue actors from abusing the technology. While some experts believe the pact is a significant step forward, others are skeptical of its usefulness.

On Sunday, the U.S. and U.K. joined more than a dozen countries in unveiling a new artificial intelligence agreement aimed at preventing rogue actors from abusing the technology. The agreement, which was described by a U.S. official as the first ever detailed agreement on AI safety, puts measures in place that are meant to create AI systems that are "secure by design."

According to Reuters, the agreement includes commitments from the signatories to develop and use AI technologies in a responsible manner, and to take steps to mitigate the risks associated with their use. The agreement also calls for the creation of a new international forum on AI safety, which will bring together experts from governments, industry, and academia to discuss best practices and develop new policies.

The agreement has been welcomed by some experts, who believe that it is a significant step forward in the effort to ensure that AI is used for good. "This is a really important agreement," said Gary Marcus, a professor of psychology and neural science at New York University. "It shows that the world's leading countries are taking the threat of AI misuse seriously."

However, other experts are more skeptical of the agreement's usefulness. "This is really more of an agreement of intent than actual substance," said Phil Siegel, founder of the Center for Advanced Preparedness and Threat Response Simulation. "It's a good first step, but it's not going to be enough to prevent rogue actors from abusing AI."

Siegel's skepticism is based on the fact that the agreement is not legally binding, and that it does not create any new enforcement mechanisms. "This agreement is just a piece of paper," he said. "It's not going to stop anyone who is determined to misuse AI."

Despite the skepticism of some experts, the agreement is a sign that the international community is taking the threat of AI misuse seriously. The agreement is a good first step, and it is hoped that it will lead to more concrete measures to prevent rogue actors from abusing AI.

In addition to the U.S. and U.K., the other countries that have signed the agreement include Australia, Canada, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea, and the United Arab Emirates.