EU's von der Leyen to Engage AI Labs on Safety Measures
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced plans to invite major AI labs for discussions on mitigating the risks of artificial intelligence during her speech to the European Parliament in Strasbourg on September 16.
Her remarks came in response to calls from prominent U.S. AI researchers for a pause in AI development due to safety concerns. Von der Leyen highlighted the potential dangers of advanced AI models, referencing a resignation from an Anthropic researcher who criticized the rapid advancement of AI capabilities without adequate safety measures.
She emphasized the need for collaboration with like-minded partners, including Canada and the UK, to implement measures such as model evaluation and verification. Additionally, von der Leyen proposed new regulations for social media use among children, suggesting a ban for those under 13 and restrictions for users under 15.
