King Charles III hosted a private summit at Dumfries House, a 18th-century estate, to discuss the rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI). The king urged leaders to control AI before it’s too late, citing its potential to improve and save lives, but also warning of darker possibilities.

During the summit, the monarch highlighted the urgent need to consider the existential dangers of AI, emphasizing that technology must remain in the service of humanity, community, and the natural world. The gathering included prominent figures from the tech industry, such as Nvidia’s Jensen Huang and researchers from OpenAI and Anthropic.

The king’s remarks come amid calls for a deceleration in AI development, with figures like Sam Altman and Elon Musk backing the idea. However, Nvidia’s Huang and President Donald Trump opposed these calls, citing the importance of leading in AI technology. This summit underscores the complex intersection of Big Tech, politics, and society as AI continues to dominate every industry.

OpenAI and Anthropic have been working on blockbuster IPOs, although concerns over AI safety have temporarily stalled these plans. As the king noted, harnessing the good of AI while protecting against its potential risks is an ongoing challenge.