British king charles iii calls on tech giants to safeguard AI development

On September 17, 2026, British King Charles III convened an AI forum at Balmoral Castle in Scotland, inviting leaders from major tech companies such as NVIDIA, OpenAI, and Google's DeepMind. The event, hosted by the King, aims to address the ethical and societal implications of AI development. Attendees include NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang, OpenAI CFO Sarah Friar, and DeepMind co-founder Demis Hassabis. The King emphasized the need for assurances that AI technologies remain under human control, stating that those who value humanity and its moral values 'urgently hope for your guarantee that we still hold the reins of our destiny.' The forum will explore how AI can benefit society and the natural world, with a focus on international cooperation to ensure no country is left behind. Charles has previously warned about the urgency of addressing AI risks, and his concerns about climate change may also pressure tech companies to reduce their carbon footprint, given the high energy consumption of their data centers.