Bletchley Declaration

Bletchley Declaration

News: The Bletchley Declaration is a landmark agreement signed by 28 countries, including India, at the AI Safety Summit 2023. The declaration was published at Bletchley Park, England, the historic site known for its crucial role in World War II.

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• The central objective of the Bletchley Declaration is to address risks and responsibilities associated with frontier AI in a comprehensive and collaborative manner. The document emphasizes the necessity of aligning AI systems with human intent and urges a deeper exploration of AI’s full capabilities.
• It highlights that substantial risks may arise from potential intentional misuse or unintended control issues related to alignment with human intent.
• The complexity of these capabilities makes prediction difficult. Therefore, the declaration emphasizes the need for international cooperation to address AI-related risks, as they are inherently global. It states that all actors, including companies, civil society, and academia, must collaborate to address these risks.
• The declaration outlines the agenda for risk mitigation, which will focus on building a shared scientific understanding and developing risk-based policies that span across countries.