‘A critical moment’: concern UK is not up to speed in acting on AI risks
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Andy Burnham’s focus on immediate domestic problems leads some to fear issue has dropped off government’s radar Towards the end of Keir Starmer’s time in office, his senior ministers, alarmed by the latest developments in artificial intelligence, began drawing up plans for a new AI safety law. They
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A cluttered desk in a government office with a stack of papers titled 'AI Safety Law' and a calendar marking important dates, while a smartphone on the desk displays a notification about domestic crises.
Caption: When every crisis drowns out the next one
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Based on the original story on theguardian.com.
Editor's note
The UK government's focus on immediate domestic issues has led some to fear that the pressing concerns surrounding AI risks have slipped from the radar. As Keir Starmer's tenure draws to a close, there's a growing recognition among his senior ministers that action is needed to address these emerging threats, underscoring the importance of swift legislative response.
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Panel 1
*Alex and Sam are sitting at a small round table in Alex’s cluttered home office, with a pile of tech magazines and papers scattered around them. Alex is animatedly gesturing with a tablet in hand.*
Alex: So, Andy Burnham’s got his hands full with immediate issues. It’s like trying to balance a spinning globe on a needle!
Panel 2
*Robin bursts into the room, holding a futuristic gadget that looks like a combination of a tablet and a VR headset. They start waving it around excitedly.*
Robin: Hey, guys! I just got the latest AI safety device—it’s like a shield for your brain against rogue algorithms!
Alex: Wow, Robin! Where did you find that?
Robin: It’s the latest in AI safety tech, straight from the future!
Panel 3
*Sam is staring blankly at the gadget in Robin’s hand, then looks at Alex, shaking their head slightly.* *Alex and Robin look at each other, shrugging and grinning.*
Sam: Yeah, and I’m sure the UK government will just catch up soon, right?
Alex: Yeah, as soon as they figure out how to balance that globe.
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