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No 10 acknowledges ‘existential’ risk of AI for the first time

The prime minister and government officials have acknowledged the ‘existential’ risk posed by artificial intelligence (AI) for the first time, The Guardian has reported. The prime minister met with the CEOs of Google DeepMind, OpenAI and Anthropic AI to discuss safety and regulation in AI development. The meeting focused on implementing measures to limit potentially catastrophic risks associated with AI and exploring international collaborations in AI safety and regulation. The CEOs agreed to collaborate with the UK government to ensure a responsive approach to the rapidly advancing technology.

The acknowledgment of the ‘existential threats’ posed by AI marks a shift in the government’s generally positive stance on AI development. OpenAI’s CEO, Sam Altman, called for the establishment of an international body, akin to the International Atomic Energy Agency, to regulate the development of super intelligent AI.

Edtech start-up Play Sense secures funding from Grindstone Ventures

Biz Community has reported that Play Sense, an independent pre-school that offers play-based learning through its micro-schools online platform, has secured undisclosed funding from Grindstone Ventures. Play Sense aims to provide high-quality early childhood education globally, and to empower women entrepreneurs in the process. Their unique micro-school model allows teachers to set up playschools at home, or in a provided space, supported by comprehensive training, a play kit, and operational assistance. Grindstone Ventures, a fund that invests in startups with intellectual property and growth potential, sees Play Sense as reimagining early child education by bridging the gap between home and preschool and fostering collaboration, creativity, selfregulation, and adaptability in children.