CeSIA side-event at the AI Action Summit

Enabling Evidence-Based Policymaking on AI Risks: The Role of AI Safety Institutes

We are pleased to invite you to an exclusive side event to the AI Action Summit, organized by the Centre for AI Safety (CeSIA) and Sorbonne University. This event will explore the crucial role of AI Safety Institutes in advancing scientific consensus on AI risks.

Event Details

• Date: February 11th, 2025
• Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
• Location: Sorbonne University, 17 rue de la Sorbonne, Paris
  (The event will be held in English.)

Speakers

• Ben Garfinkel, Director, Centre for the Governance of AI, University of Oxford
• Frédéric Werner, Head of Strategic Engagement, UN International Telecommunications Union
• Robert Trager, Director, Oxford Martin AI Governance Initiative
• Michael Chen, Member of the Policy Staff, METR
• Charbel-Raphaël Ségérie, Executive Director, CeSIA

Moderated by Vincent Corruble, Associate Professor of Computer Science at Sorbonne University

Objectives and Discussion Topics

This event will examine how AI Safety Institutes can foster international consensus on the risks of advanced AI systems and help bridge the gap between technical expertise and policymaking. We will explore strategies to:

• Support scientific consensus on AI risks and opportunities,
• Strengthen government capacity to understand and regulate AI,
• Contribute to the international scientific report on AI safety.

By facilitating informed policymaking based on rigorous scientific research, AI Safety Institutes play a pivotal role in shaping the global AI governance landscape.

Registration

Attendance is free, but registration is required. Register here

We look forward to welcoming you!