Vera Jourova speaks at opening day of AI Safety Summit

The speaker, representing the EU, thanks the UK for hosting the summit and discusses the rapid advancement of AI since 2018. The EU aims to balance AI benefits with protection through innovation, guardrails, and governance. The EU is opening high-performance computers to AI startups and is working on the AI Act to address current and future AI risks. The EU is also developing regulations for generative AI and collaborating on a global governance framework. The speaker emphasizes the need for smart regulation and voluntary commitments, highlighting the G7's code of conduct for AI developers.

What is the main theme of the speaker's introduction?

• The role of the UK in AI

• The EU's economic growth

• The balance between AI benefits and protection

• The history of AI development

What initiative has the EU taken to support AI startups?

• Offering free access to high-performance computers

• Organizing AI workshops

• Reducing taxes for AI companies

• Providing financial grants

What is the EU's approach to regulating AI?

• A risk-based and future-proof approach

• A technology-neutral approach

• A strict and inflexible approach

• A laissez-faire approach

What does the speaker emphasize about AI risks?

• Risks are negligible and can be ignored

• Both current and future risks need attention

• Only future risks should be considered

• Only current risks are important

What is the expected outcome of the EU's AI Act?

• To limit AI research

• To ban AI technologies

• To create a risk-based regulatory framework

• To increase AI taxes

What is the purpose of the voluntary code of conduct for AI developers?

• To restrict AI development

• To complement legislation and guide AI development

• To replace existing legislation

• To promote AI in non-EU countries

What is the first step towards global AI governance according to the speaker?

• Developing a universal AI language

• Access to independent scientific advice

• Creating a global AI summit

• Establishing a global AI tax