"many leading AI companies have the stated goal of building superintelligence in the coming decade that can significantly outperform all humans on essentially all cognitive tasks. This has raised concerns, ranging from human economic obsolescence and disempowerment, losses of freedom, civil liberties, dignity, and control, to national security risks and even potential human extinction."
"We call for a prohibition on the development of superintelligence, not lifted before there is broad scientific consensus that it will be done safely and controllably, and strong public buy-in."
"the future of AI should serve humanity, not replace it. I believe the true test of progress will be not how fast we move, but how wisely we steer. There is no second chance."
A politically and geographically diverse group of public figures urges a prohibition on developing AI superintelligence until broad scientific consensus and strong public buy-in ensure safety and controllability. The statement targets major technology companies racing to build AI that could outperform humans across cognitive tasks. Signatories include computer scientists, economists, artists, evangelical Christian leaders, and conservative commentators. The group acknowledges potential benefits such as improvements to health and prosperity, while warning of risks including economic obsolescence, disempowerment, losses of freedom and civil liberties, national security threats, and the remote risk of human extinction.
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