G7 Apulia Leaders Deepen Commitments on Advanced AI — June 14, 2024
G7 leaders endorsed the Apulia Communiqué, reaffirming the Hiroshima AI process, advancing work on codes of conduct for developers, and pledging to resource international AI safety cooperation.
The communiqué highlights progress on voluntary codes for organisations developing advanced AI, support for the International Code of Conduct, and coordination with the Global Partnership on AI, OECD, and emerging AI Safety Institutes. Leaders committed to practical cooperation on evaluations, incident response, and capacity building for low- and middle-income countries.
- Implementation of Hiroshima process. The G7 will operationalise the existing code of conduct and measurement frameworks for frontier AI developers.
- International partnerships. Leaders backed collaborations with the OECD, GPAI, and other partners to align testing, benchmarks, and safety research.
- Support for developing economies. The communiqué calls for investment in digital infrastructure, skills, and governance assistance to ensure inclusive AI benefits.
Global strategy teams should track forthcoming G7 progress reports that may shape expectations for responsible AI development and assurance.