The word “safety” appears exactly zero times in the Group of Seven’s (G7’s) recent Statement on AI for Prosperity, which focuses heavily on the benefits and opportunities of artificial intelligence. Issued at the recent G7 Summit in Alberta, Canada, the statement begins with recognition of AI’s potential to “grow prosperity, benefit societies and address global challenges.” It then describes commitments whereby member countries promise to “promote economic prosperity,” meet AI’s energy needs, and increase access to and adoption of the technology. In an annex, an AI adoption road map outlines plans to help small and medium-sized businesses “move from uncertainty…



