King Charles is set to bring together leaders from some of the world’s biggest artificial intelligence companies and urge them to develop AI responsibly through a shared set of principles focused on human benefit.
King Charles is preparing to call on some of the world’s leading artificial intelligence companies to ensure the technology is developed “for the good of humanity” at a major summit in Scotland this week.
The monarch will host senior figures from AI firms including Nvidia, Anthropic, Google DeepMind and OpenAI at Dumfries House, where he hopes to encourage agreement on a “shared set of principles” for the future of artificial intelligence.
The meeting comes amid growing concerns from researchers and technology leaders over the speed of AI development and the potential risks posed by increasingly powerful systems.
Sources close to the King said that while Charles is not known for being particularly tech-focused, he has taken a strong interest in the opportunities and challenges surrounding AI.
They said he wants industry leaders to consider both the responsibilities of creating the technology and its potential benefits for society.
A royal source told The Times newspaper: “The King is there to convene, listen and encourage those discussions and to pose the question of: ‘How do we develop AI for the good of humanity?’”
Expected attendees include Nvidia founder and CEO Jensen Huang, Google DeepMind founder Sir Demis Hassabis, IonQ chief executive Niccolo de Masi and Vatican AI adviser Paolo Benanti.
The summit follows recent warnings from leading AI figures about the risks of moving too quickly.
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Elon Musk have all backed calls for a more cautious approach to AI development.
Former Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon has also warned that employees working on advanced AI systems are increasingly concerned about the pace of progress, claiming some researchers believe humanity could face severe consequences without stronger safeguards.
The King is expected to open the event by asking whether agreed principles could help guide AI development.
A proposed charter would encourage companies to focus not only on efficiency and technological capability, but also on human dignity and wider social benefits.
The event will also include discussions between AI leaders and representatives from the King’s charitable organisations, including The King’s Trust, the Sustainable Markets Initiative and The King’s Foundation.
These conversations will explore how AI could affect young people, businesses, environmental efforts and developing communities.
Charles has previously spoken about the importance of AI safety, including at the first global AI safety summit at Bletchley Park in 2023.
He has also met several leading technology figures, including Huang and Altman, while calling for responsible innovation.
The summit represents the latest attempt to bring together governments, researchers and technology companies as the world debates how best to manage the rapid rise of artificial intelligence.
King Charles to urge AI leaders to use tech ‘for the good of humanity’ at summit
