Kanishka Narayan
MP
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As we cross the threshold into the age of superintelligence, the choices we make now matter… we must build machines that serve us,
- Mr Narayan saidThe Independentindependent.co.uk/news/uk…
We are in a distinctly unique place globally as the only country, outside of the countries where the labs and models are, which gets access pre-deployment in the wild,
- said NarayanPolitico Europepolitico.eu/article/uks…
Who do you trust to have both capability and the honesty to be a broker on a broader global conversation on this?”
- Regarding the U.K.’s global standing, Narayan saidPolitico Europepolitico.eu/article/uks…
Nothing is off the table. Where further regulation, legislation, stronger protections or new powers are needed, we will act.”
- In an article in the Times, Narayan wroteGuardiantheguardian.com/technology/202…
The future of AI will be built on chips that power models. Countries that build chips will build leverage.
- AI minister Kanishka Narayan saidThe Independentindependent.co.uk/news/uk…
AI is likely the most significant technology in human history. Its impact will dwarf other things,
- Narayan wrote on X in the early hours of TuesdayBBCbbc.com/news/articles…
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