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King Charles convened AI pioneers at Dumfries House

King Charles convened AI pioneers at Dumfries House

Photo: The Royal Household

King Charles brought together pioneers in artificial intelligence, government representatives and thought leaders at Dumfries House in Scotland on Wednesday. The theme was how artificial intelligence can be developed and deployed in ways that benefit society.

King Charles brought together pioneers in artificial intelligence, government representatives and thought leaders at Dumfries House on Wednesday 17 September. The theme was how artificial intelligence can be developed and deployed in ways that benefit society.

King Charles stands in the middle of a large group of people in suits lined up for a group photograph in a marquee The King with the participants at Dumfries House. Photo: The Royal Household

• "Should, and must, guide the development"

In his speech the King thanked those who had come.

King Charles in a grey suit speaks from behind a lectern with a microphone King Charles addressed the gathering. Photo: The Royal Household

"I really am enormously grateful for the presence in this room of many of our greatest technological minds, and indeed, for the thoughtful stewardship demonstrated by those gathered here today as you consider the fundamental principles that should, and must, guide the development of Artificial Intelligence in the years ahead," the King said.

• About Dumfries House

King Charles in a grey suit walks beside a man in a dark suit and glasses inside the marquee The King in conversation with one of the participants. Photo: The Royal Household

Dumfries House is a Palladian country house in Ayrshire in Scotland. The house and the estate are today owned by The King's Foundation, the King's own charity, which also has its headquarters there.

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