Rishi Sunak’s AI summit: what is its aim, and is it really necessary?

Meeting is expected to discuss ‘internationally coordinated action’ to mitigate risks posed by artificial intelligence

Rishi Sunak has announced that the UK will host a global summit on safety in artificial intelligence in the autumn, as fears grow that the technology’s rapid advancement could spin out of control.

Safety concerns are mounting after breakthroughs in generative AI, which can produce convincing text, images and even voice on command, with tech executives such as Elon Musk among the figures expressing alarm. Here is a look at what the summit might achieve.