King Charles has warned that artificial intelligence could pose an “existential danger” if it falls into the wrong hands, making the comments at a summit in Scotland attended by figures from leading AI companies.
The King’s remarks were made during an event that brought together participants from major technology firms involved in the development of artificial intelligence, including Nvidia, OpenAI and Anthropic.
His warning focused on the potential consequences of AI being misused, highlighting concern over who controls powerful emerging technologies and how they may be applied.
The presence of companies closely associated with AI development gave the comments added significance, placing the King’s intervention before an audience linked to some of the sector’s most prominent organisations.
No further detail was provided on specific measures proposed at the summit, but the King’s comments underline the continuing debate over the risks attached to artificial intelligence and the responsibilities of those developing and deploying it.
