ChinaTalk Matt Clifford on China, AI Safety, and Entrepreneurship
Mar 13, 2024
Matt Clifford is a key player in the UK tech scene, serving as an advisor and chair of ARIA, the UK's DARPA. In this discussion, he tackles the importance of AI governance and highlights surprising similarities between China and the West on AI safety perspectives. He also explores the challenges in creating a world-class science project within the government and shares insights on how historical contexts can illuminate future societal shifts. Additionally, he emphasizes the crucial role of fiction in navigating rapid changes in the tech landscape.
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UK AI Summit's Proactive Approach
- The UK AI Summit in November 2023 was a proactive step in addressing the implications of increasingly powerful AI models.
- It allowed international collaboration and discussion on AI governance before major advancements in 2024.
Lack of Preparedness for AI
- Many countries lacked a considered position on AI's impact on their nation.
- The UK was an outlier in building state capacity related to AI.
UK's Maker Position in AI
- The UK's position as a potential AI maker, with DeepMind's presence, influenced its perspective on AI governance.
- Access to experts like Demis Hassabis and leading universities aided policymakers.
