British AI firm Synthesia warns ‘sci-fi’ fears risk choking UK tech
British AI firm Synthesia has warned that “sci-fi” fears over AI could lead to poorly designed regulation, as pressure grows on ministers to toughen the UK’s AI rules. Alexandru Voica, head of corporate affairs and policy at the London-based AI video company, told City AM there was “no evidence” for claims that AI was already [...]
Synthesia, a London-based AI video company, has cautioned that alarmist concerns about AI's uncontrollable growth could lead to ineffective regulation in the UK. Alexandru Voica, the company's head of corporate affairs and policy, denied any evidence for claims that AI is spiraling out of control, stating that such fears are merely the work of sensationalist writers and lobbyists.
This warning follows a series of calls from prominent AI figures, such as Anthropic's Dario Amodei and OpenAI's Sam Altman, urging a slowdown in model development to allow time for safety measures. In response, lawmakers are pushing for tougher AI regulations, with Parliament's Joint Committee on Human Rights criticizing the UK's current framework as insufficient and calling for a new AI Bill and an independent regulator.
However, Synthesia argues that overly stringent rules could hinder businesses and consumers, instead advocating for regulations that are evidence-based and adaptable to the evolving technology.
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