Today’s guest is Paul Johnston, British Ambassador to Ireland. Having joined the UK Civil Service in 1990, Paul has served in Paris and New York and has also had a wide range of political and security roles in the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in London. His previous roles include British Ambassador to Sweden, Deputy Permanent Representative to NATO and UK Ambassador to the EU for Political and Security to name a few Paul became Ambassador to Ireland in September 2020. The Ambassador represents His Majesty The King and the UK government in the country to which they are appointed. They are responsible for the direction and work of the embassy and its consulates, including political work, trade and investment, press and cultural relations and consular services. Topics include: AI's promise for good and need for safety balance How the AI Summit emphasises a multi-stakeholder approach to AI management The UK's multi-million-pound investment in AI skills and technology advancement The AI Summit's aim to balance AI's potential with shared safety understanding Global AI development, balancing innovation and safety through collaboration Developing safe AI for global benefit, inclusivity, and societal improvement.

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