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AI Pioneers Sound Alarm on Superintelligence Risks in Global Petition

Prominent AI researchers and tech executives have endorsed a statement urging immediate pause on superintelligent AI development. The petition highlights concerns about potential human extinction risks and calls for regulatory safeguards before further advancement.

Growing Consensus on AI Dangers

More than 1,300 technology leaders and artificial intelligence researchers have signed a petition calling for immediate safeguards on superintelligent AI development, according to reports from the Future of Life Institute. The statement argues that uncontrolled advancement toward machines surpassing human cognitive abilities presents existential risks that demand urgent attention from policymakers and developers alike.

by Nathan Cross
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Tech Leaders and Public Figures Urge Halt to Advanced AI Development Over Safety Concerns

High-profile individuals including Prince Harry and AI pioneer Geoffrey Hinton are advocating for a temporary ban on superintelligence development. The group warns that AI surpassing human capabilities requires stringent safety measures before further advancement. Their statement emphasizes the need for scientific consensus on controllable deployment.

Coalition Calls for AI Development Pause

A diverse coalition of technology experts, public figures, and scientists is calling for a prohibition on artificial superintelligence development until safety can be guaranteed, according to reports. The group, organized by the Future of Life Institute, includes Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, former Trump strategist Steve Bannon, and AI pioneer Geoffrey Hinton, among other notable signatories. Their joint statement advocates halting development of AI systems that vastly exceed human capabilities until proper safety protocols are established.

by Henry Blakemore