AI dangers must be faced 'head on', Rishi Sunak to tell tech summit

Artificial intelligence brings new dangers to society that must be addressed "head on", the prime minister will warn on Thursday, as the government admitted it could not rule out the technology posing an existential threat. Rishi Sunak will refer to the "new opportunities" for economic growth offered by powerful AI systems but will also acknowledge they bring "new dangers" including risks of increased cybercrime, disinformation and upheaval to jobs. In a speech delivered as the UK government prepares to host global politicians, tech executives and experts at an AI safety summit in Bletchley Park next week, Sunak is expected to call for honesty about the risks posed by the technology. "The responsible thing for me to do is to address those fears head on, giving you the peace of mind that we will keep you safe, while making sure you and your children have all the opportunities for a better future that AI can bring," Sunak will say. "Doing the right thing, not the easy thing, means being honest with people about the risks from these technologies."