Thousands sign petition calling for ban AI 'superintelligence'
CBS News · 9 days ago
CBS News
9 days ago
More than 28,000 people have now signed an online petition calling for a ban on the development of AI "superintelligence." The list includes hundreds of public figures and several prominent AI pioneers.
Breakdown
- Over 28,000 people have signed a petition to ban AI superintelligence development.
- Signatories include public figures like Prince Harry, Meghan, and Sir Richard Branson. 7s
- The petition warns of risks including loss of freedom, civil liberties, and potential human extinction. 24s
- Organizers argue that AI could soon outperform humans in all cognitive tasks and replace many roles. 52s
- The petition calls for government action to halt AI development and establish safety standards. 2m 19s