People want increased regulation and more accountability in the field of artificial intelligence (AI), new research by Fountech.ai The AI firm commissioned an independent survey among 2,000 UK adults to uncover their attitudes towards the current state of AI development. It found that the majority (64%) want to see more regulation introduced so that the technology is safer to use and does not pose threats to society. Those aged over 55 appear more sceptical of AI, with almost three quarters (73%) keen to see additional guidelines introduced to improve safety standards. This is in comparison to just over half (53%) of those aged between 18 and 34 who held this view.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is advancing at an unprecedented rate and with a dynamism that is really incomparable to any other field in tech. This has made much fear about AI that it can not only take human jobs but also be used for causing disharmony in people's lives while impacting their privacy, among other things. He urged authorities to create a framework in order to approach AI. He said, in a conversation with Klaus Schwab, "AI is one of the most profound things we are working on as humanity; it's more profound than fire or electricity or any of the other bigger things we have worked on. It has tremendous positive sides to it, but it has real negative consequences."

The White House has released 10 principles for government agencies to adhere to when proposing new AI regulations for the private sector. The move is the latest development of the American AI Initiative, launched via executive order by President Trump early last year to create a national strategy for AI. It is also part of an ongoing effort to maintain US leadership in the field.