UK MPs and Lords call for new laws to tackle AI threat to human rights
Summary
British lawmakers want new laws and an independent watchdog to control artificial intelligence (AI) because they worry it could harm human rights and public safety. Around the world, there are calls for slowing down AI development to prevent serious risks, while the UK and US governments discuss how to balance safety with competition.Key Facts
- UK MPs and Lords say current AI rules are not good enough and want stricter laws and oversight.
- AI threats include face recognition misuse, fake videos (deepfakes), and unfair treatment of workers.
- Over 70 UK lawmakers asked the Prime Minister to ban artificial superintelligence, but the government refused and plans smaller safety measures.
- US House Speaker Mike Johnson met with AI company leaders about product safety but rejected a pause on AI development due to China’s competition.
- President Donald Trump said the US leads in AI and wants to keep that advantage.
- Anthropic, an AI company, suggested that leading companies and governments slow AI progress and coordinate globally.
- OpenAI supports some federal safety rules but wants to start improving AI safety without waiting for new laws.
- A summit on AI safety with global tech leaders and King Charles will take place soon in Scotland.
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