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The UK and Australia agree deeper ties to tackle AI risks,
with new partnership between the UK AI Security
Institute and the Australian AI Safety Institute.
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Institutes to share information on frontier AI capabilities,
collaborate on best practices in AI evaluation, and share
research findings.
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Agreement comes as latest research shows AI cybersecurity
capabilities are advancing faster than ever before.
The UK and Australia will deepen cooperation on AI
security and safety when Ministers meet in Canberra
later today (Monday 25 May), as both nations move to stay ahead
of emerging threats from powerful AI systems.
Under a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), the UK AI Security
Institute and Australian Safety Institute will work together to
track the latest developments in frontier AI – including how
these systems could be used in cyber-attacks, as well as how they
can strengthen defences.
The partnership will see both countries share insights on AI
capabilities, carry out research into emerging risks, and work
together to develop international best practice for testing and
evaluating AI systems – principles to help guide those working to
ensure AI behaves as intended.
It will also open the door to staff exchanges between the two
institutes, strengthening day to day collaboration. The agreement
builds on the strong and deep ties that the UK and Australia
already share, bringing that cooperation into the AI era at a
moment when the technology is evolving at pace. Working closely
with key allies will be critical managing these risks, while
ensuring AI can be harnessed to safely drive growth and improve
lives.
The UK's AI Minister will sign the agreement
alongside Australia's Assistant Minister for Science, Technology
and the Digital Economy, Dr Andrew Charlton, when they meet in
Canberra later today.
UK AI Minister, , said:
Australia and the UK have always worked closely to keep our
people safe – and that partnership matters more than ever in the
age of AI.
This technology is moving fast, and so are the risks that come
with it – particularly in areas like cyber security. No country
can tackle that alone.
By working hand in hand with trusted partners such as Australia,
we can stay ahead of the risks, strengthen our defences and make
sure AI is used to improve lives for Brits and Aussies alike.
AISI's agreement with its Australian counterpart adds to the
wealth of work the Institute conducts with international
partners. AISI shares best practice with AI research bodies
across the world's major economies, developed through the
International Network for Advanced AI Measurement, Evaluation and
Science and through its bilateral partnerships.
New research from the UK's AI Security Institute underlines the
urgency of this work, showing that advanced AI systems are
rapidly improving their ability to carry out complex
cyber-attacks, in particular – with opportunities for both
attackers and defenders. AISI's world-leading frontier AI
research continues to inform UK policymaking, to help keep
British businesses, critical infrastructure and the public safe.
