Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey will deliver a keynote speech at his party's conference in Brighton, where he plans to call for a global pause on the development of super intelligent AI. Addressing attendees on the final day of the gathering, Davey is expected to propose a worldwide non proliferation treaty, similar to those established for nuclear weapons, with the explicit aim of halting this advanced technology. He intends to draw a direct comparison between the rapid advancement of super intelligent AI and a nuclear arms race, warning that unchecked progress could lead to technology capable of destroying all of humanity.
In his remarks, Davey will also critically assess the approach of Andy Burnham, accusing him of relying on figures such as Donald Trump and so called "tech bros" to find solutions for the challenges presented by artificial intelligence. Davey's proposal underscores his urgent concern about the potential risks associated with the unconstrained development of increasingly powerful AI systems.