King Charles III is expected to urge major technology companies to ensure that artificial intelligence remains focused on serving humanity and that people do not “lose control” of the technology.
The British monarch will deliver the message on Thursday at an AI conference at Dumfries House in Scotland, attended by senior representatives from Nvidia, Google DeepMind, OpenAI, Anthropic and the UK government’s minister for artificial intelligence.
According to Buckingham Palace, Charles will call on technology leaders to prioritise safety and ensure that AI remains in the service of humanity, communities and the natural world.
“Those in our world who value our humanity and its vital moral component are anxiously seeking your reassurance that we will not lose control of our destiny,” he is expected to say.
The King is also expected to call for international cooperation in developing AI, stressing the need to harness the technology while putting safety at the centre of its development.
He will not participate in the conference discussions but will meet participants before the summit begins.
Among those expected to attend are DeepMind President Demis Hassabis, Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang, OpenAI Chief Financial Officer Sarah Friar and IonQ chief executive Niccolo de Masi.
The conference comes amid growing concerns over the potential risks associated with rapid advances in artificial intelligence, including job losses, energy consumption and the environmental impact of data centres.
Concerns have also increased over the development of autonomous AI systems and whether their creators can maintain control over increasingly capable models.
Anthropic Chief Executive Dario Amodei recently called for AI companies to slow development to allow more time to understand potential risks. His position received support from OpenAI Chief Executive Sam Altman and Elon Musk.
Microsoft AI chief Mustafa Suleyman also warned that autonomous AI systems could develop into what he described as a “new silicon species” that could compete with humans for resources.
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called global coordination on AI “indispensable”, while Pope Leo XIV has warned against allowing algorithms to take over decisions that fall within the realm of human responsibility.
The push for greater safeguards has, however, faced opposition from some technology and political leaders. US President Donald Trump and members of his administration have argued against imposing restrictions that could weaken America’s position relative to China.
Meta Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg has also rejected calls for a slowdown, arguing that market forces and the risk of litigation can provide safeguards for the technology.
A charter for the conference was reportedly prepared by the Ditchley Foundation, a UK charity overseeing the discussions.
The conference is expected to focus on how governments, technology companies and other stakeholders can manage the opportunities and risks associated with the continued development of artificial intelligence.
