The White House has reversed its decision to block the UK AI Safety Institute (AISI) from accessing frontier AI models. The agency, which tests AI systems for safety risks before they are deployed, will now resume early access to models from Anthropic, Google DeepMind, and OpenAI, according to The Daily Telegraph.
The reversal comes after diplomatic pressure from AI Minister Kanishka Narayan, who had previously called for the restriction to be lifted. Narayan plans to announce new AI safety measures in an upcoming speech, including stricter reporting requirements for AI-related security incidents involving critical infrastructure.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham had previously advocated for international AI regulation at the UN General Assembly. During the same event, former President Donald Trump warned that "globalist" organizations should not interfere in American AI development. The heads of MI6, MI5, and GCHQ also warned ministers that AI was empowering hostile actors and terrorists.
"The UK AI Safety Institute plays a vital role in ensuring the safe development of AI technologies," said Kanishka Narayan, AI Minister. "We are committed to working with global partners to address the risks and opportunities of AI."
The announcement follows a period of diplomatic tension over AI governance. The White House said it had reviewed the situation and decided that restoring access was in the best interest of global AI safety.
The White House did not specify the exact criteria for reinstating access, and the process for future access remains unclear. The UK AI Safety Institute will now work with the companies to ensure models meet safety standards.
Source: thedecoder
