King Charles III has met senior executives from major artificial-intelligence companies, including OpenAI, Google DeepMind, Anthropic and Nvidia, to discuss the future of AI.

The meeting focused on the need for artificial intelligence to benefit society while remaining subject to human oversight.

The discussions came amid growing concerns about the speed of AI development and the possible risks associated with advanced systems.

The technology companies represented at the meeting are investing heavily in AI models, cloud infrastructure and specialized computer chips.

Their products are increasingly being used in businesses, education, healthcare and government services.

The discussions also highlighted the importance of international cooperation.

Policymakers and technology leaders are considering how to create safeguards without preventing useful innovation and investment.

For businesses, the outcome of the AI safety debate could influence future regulation, product development and the cost of complying with new standards.

Companies may increasingly be expected to demonstrate that their AI systems are reliable, secure and responsibly deployed.

Source: Associated Press.