The UK’s AI minister, Kanishka Narayan, has argued that artificial intelligence should not be left solely in the hands of technology entrepreneurs and wealthy individuals, calling for a broader approach to managing the technology.
Mr Narayan said regulation was necessary, but that it would not be enough on its own. He said dealing with AI also required the UK to build “capability and capacity”, pointing to the need for a stronger ability to understand and manage the technology.
His comments highlight a focus on both oversight and preparedness as AI develops. The minister’s warning was that decisions about the technology should not be shaped only by powerful figures in the technology industry or by wealthy investors.
The remarks set out the need for a wider national response, combining rules for AI with the skills and institutional ability to address its impact. No further measures or timetable were provided in the supplied material.
