In an effort to advance their work on artificial intelligence safety, the United States and the United Kingdom have formalized a partnership. The British Secretary of State for Science, Innovation, and Technology, Michelle Donelan, visited Washington DC to sign the agreement with US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo. Donelan highlighted the UK's expertise in AI and emphasized the importance of sharing knowledge in this crucial field.

The cooperation agreement between the two countries comes after months of diplomatic efforts and behind-the-scenes discussions. Donelan criticized the European Union for rushing into regulations on AI and stressed the significance of the special relationship between the UK and the US. She mentioned that both nations are collaborating on developing technology that will impact this generation.

Last year, the US and Britain committed to establishing AI safety institutes to address the risks associated with artificial intelligence. While Britain's institute has been operational since November with substantial funding, the US is looking to establish its institute within the National Institute of Standards and Technology. This agency has faced challenges such as underfunding, poor infrastructure, and inadequate resources for its staff.

Both countries have exchanged calls, emails, and engaged in physical meetings to discuss their progress on AI safety. The UK has offered technical advice to the US on setting up its institute as they work towards a formal cooperation agreement. This collaboration signifies a major step forward in the global efforts to ensure the safety and responsible development of artificial intelligence technologies.