MKAI (Morality and Knowledge in Artificial Intelligence) will host the Inclusive Global AI Ethics and Safety People’s Summit on November 1 in Bletchley, UK at the new South Central Institute of Technology. This summit serves to augment the UK Government’s Global AI Safety Summit in also happening in Bletchley, Milton Keynes.

MKAI says it recognizes that other events around AI safety will be able to accommodate limited numbers, which is why its summit will accommodate 50% more attendees and offer a free, open live stream. Therefore, the event will provide a platform for diverse voices on the topic of artificial intelligence (AI) who otherwise may not be heard. This will enable global participation, inviting all who are interested to engage in crucial conversations about global AI ethics and safety. MKAI said “the underlying principle is clear: unless we are all okay, none of us are okay and, with AI affecting everyone, we are looking to provide a voice to all people.”

The global MKAI AI Ethics and Safety People’s Summit aims to foster a comprehensive, multi-stakeholder dialogue on AI ethics and safety. The event will focus on inclusivity, transparency, and actionable solutions, contributing to the responsible development and deployment of AI technologies.

The MKAI Global AI Ethics and Safety People’s Summit places a strong emphasis on fostering an inclusive and transparent dialogue. The organizers believe that the ethical and safety dimensions of AI are too critical to be left to a select few—hence they are aiming to include the many. The summit is designed to be a democratic platform where every voice—be it from academia, government, industry, or the community—is welcome and can be heard and valued.

The summit’s objectives include:

• Inclusive Dialogue: Organizers want everyone, not just experts and politicians, but also local businesses and regular people, to have a say in how AI should be safe.
• DEI in AI: The summit will look closely at how fair and equal AI is right now and find ways to make it better for everyone, no matter who or where they are.
• Transparency and Accountability: Attendees will figure out ways to make AI more transparent and hold companies responsible when they don’t do the right thing with it and/or putting profit before people.
• Public Awareness: Organizers will help “regular folks” understand the good and bad sides of AI, so everyone can all make smart decisions about it.
• Collaborative Solutions: Everyone will work together with the government, schools, and businesses to make sure AI is good for everyone and solves real problems.

The event will accommodate 150 attendees on-site in the UK while extending an open invitation to individuals from all 195 countries to participate via live stream. Expert speakers will attend in person where feasible, and remotely otherwise. To ensure global accessibility, the event will be recorded and made available for replay, allowing those hindered by time zone differences to engage with the content. Comments from replay viewers will also be welcomed and considered.

To learn more or to register for Inclusive Global AI Ethics and Safety People’s Summit, click here.