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Senior MP invites Elon Musk to UK and warns Tech Secretary Peter Kyle - 'I'll be on your case'


Published on 2024-12-07 13:02:16 - The Mirror
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  • Chair of the Commons' Technology committee Chi Onwurah warned the Tech Secretary she will be 'on his case' to ensure he delivers on his 'huge ambitions' to make social media safe

A senior Conservative MP, David Davis, has invited Elon Musk to the UK Parliament to discuss the implications of artificial intelligence (AI) and its potential risks. Davis, who has been vocal about the need for regulation in AI, believes that Musk's insights could be invaluable given his outspoken views on the subject. Musk has previously warned about AI's potential to become a threat to humanity if not properly managed. The invitation comes at a time when the UK government is actively considering how to regulate AI to ensure safety and ethical use, with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak also engaging with tech leaders on this issue. Davis's move underscores the growing recognition among policymakers of the need to address AI's rapid development and its societal impacts.

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