Public Consensus
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AI Leaders and Hundreds More Call for Superintelligence Halt
Over 850 experts, including AI pioneers and tech leaders, signed a statement urging a pause on “superintelligence” development, citing societal risks like economic disruption and even human extinction. They advocate for public consensus and scientific proof of safety before proceeding. The debate reveals a growing divide between AI proponents and those demanding regulation, reflecting concerns over control, alignment, and potential unintended consequences of AI surpassing human intellect. Even figures leading AI companies have expressed anxieties about the perils of superintelligence. A survey indicates public support for cautious, regulated AI development.
