Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced the UK's plan to establish a National Centre for Information Defence to combat hostile state disinformation campaigns, particularly those from Russia, and to lead international efforts in setting global safety standards for artificial intelligence. Speaking at the United Nations General Assembly in New York, Burnham accused Russia of spending approximately £1.3 billion annually on information manipulation, using bots, fake websites, and forged branding of British institutions including universities and the BBC. He highlighted that AI will 'multiply' existing threats, making it crucial to develop global safety frameworks. Burnham positioned the UK as an 'honest broker' on AI, leveraging its close ties with the US and EU, and referenced the UK's existing AI Security Institute, established under former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, which tests AI models for safety before public release. The Prime Minister pledged to place AI at the heart of the UK's G20 Presidency in 2024, aiming to agree on global principles for transparency, access to AI models, and safe development. He acknowledged the need for international cooperation, noting that while the UK has not yet signed the Norway-led declaration on mandatory pre-release testing of frontier AI models, it supports the initiative. Burnham also addressed concerns about AI's risks to national security, stating that the UK would work towards mandatory testing and transparency, though current testing remains voluntary. The government has also announced a new UK-US AI and Autonomy partnership focused on protecting critical infrastructure. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump rejected global AI regulation, calling it a 'hoax' and stating the US would 'encourage' AI development rather than rein it in. Burnham's speech comes amid growing global concerns about AI's potential to threaten humanity, with industry insiders warning of significant risks. The UK government has previously accused Russia of interfering in the 2019 UK general election, and Burnham's new center will work with intelligence agencies, government departments, law enforcement, and social media platforms to combat 'information warfare'.

#Nvidia CEO #JensenHuang dismissed warnings of AI-driven #humanextinction as #doomsdaynarratives, asserting that existing laws suffice for #AIsafety. He emphasised Nvidia’s vested interest in responsible #AIdevelopment and opposed new regulations, arguing that current #productliability and #cybersecurity laws are adequate. #Huang also advocated for global #AIstandards and expressed willingness to pay #highertaxes. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/jensen-huang-nvidia-rejects-ai-extinction-warnings/?eicker.news #tech #news #ainews

Anthropic, Google, and OpenAI have been quietly meeting since July to build their own AI standards body, raising questions about who really gets to write the rules. With government backing stalled and Meta pushing back, the effort is far from a done deal. Critics are already calling it a cartel move that could crush smaller competitors. https://qz.com/anthropic-google-openai-ai-standards-body-091426

Chris Fall resigned from the U.S. Center for AI Standards and Innovation just three months into the role.

Nearly 400 advertising and tech professionals gathered May 28 to tackle agentic AI standards, publisher monetization, and machine-to-machine ad infrastructure.

Nearly 400 advertising and tech professionals gathered May 28 to tackle agentic AI standards, publisher monetization, and machine-to-machine ad infrastructure.

Today, Microsoft is announcing new agreements with the Center for AI Standards and Innovation (CAISI) in the US and the AI Security Institute (AISI) in the UK to advance the science of AI testing and evaluation, including through collaborative work to test Microsoft’s frontier models, assess safeguards, and help mitigate national security and large-scale public safety risks. These agreements matter because ongoing, rigorous testing is essential to building...

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