A series of influential world figures call for a ban on the development of 'super intelligence' AI

On October 23, a joint statement was released with the signatures of more than 850 influential individuals around the world, including Richard Branson (founder of Virgin Group) and Steve Wozniak (co-founder of Apple). The statement called for a moratorium on the development of artificial superintelligence systems – AI that can outperform humans in most cognitive activities.

Notably, the petition also includes the participation of two “fathers of modern artificial intelligence” – Yoshua Bengio and Geoffrey Hinton along with Stuart Russell, professor at the University of California, Berkeley – pioneers in the field of machine learning and AI.

Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak calls for a halt to the development of artificial super intelligence systems. (Photo: CNBC)

In a statement, experts warned that the emergence of “superintelligence” poses a range of serious risks. “From the displacement of humans in the economy , the loss of freedom, dignity and control, to national security risks – even the risk of human extinction.”

The signatory group calls for a moratorium on the development of artificial superintelligence until there is scientific consensus and strong public support to ensure the technology can be controlled and operated safely.

The list of signatories includes scientists, scholars, religious leaders, media figures and bipartisan politicians in the US. Among them are prominent names such as: Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff under Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama - Mike Mullen, former US national security advisor under President Obama - Susan Rice and Steve Bannon - former close advisor to President Donald Trump.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are also on the list, along with former Irish President Mary Robinson. The list continues to grow every day, according to the organization's website.

Tran Vy

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