Theresa May calls for ethical rules to govern use of artificial intelligence

Theresa May has issued a call for international co-operation to develop ethical rules for the use of technological breakthroughs in areas like artificial intelligence (AI).

Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, the Prime Minister said she wanted to make the UK a world leader in innovative technologies, including AI, which could provide “a path to deliver prosperity and growth for all our people”.

However, she said that new norms and regulations must be developed to allay public concerns over issues like the control of private data, the disappearance of traditional jobs and the abuse of social media.