Tech Leaders and Public Figures Demand Halt to AI Superintelligence Development Over Safety Concerns
A coalition of more than 800 technology leaders, AI researchers, and public figures has issued a statement calling for a prohibition on superintelligence development. The signatories argue that AI systems surpassing human intelligence pose existential risks that must be addressed before further advancement.
Global Coalition Calls for AI Development Pause
More than 800 prominent figures across technology, academia, and public life have united to demand a halt to artificial intelligence superintelligence development, according to a statement published Wednesday. The signatories include Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak, Virgin Group founder Richard Branson, and former U.S. National Security Advisor Susan Rice, who collectively urge stopping advancement toward AI systems that would surpass human intelligence until adequate safety measures are established.