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PM Signs Global Pact for Human-Led AI, Trump Compares Fears to ‘Climate Change Hoax’

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Ahead of his speech to the UN in New York, Anthony Albanese joined 19 world leaders in signing a declaration calling for urgent AI safety protocols while Donald Trump compared their concerns to the “climate change hoax”. SUBSCRIBE to follow updates.

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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has joined 19 world leaders in signing a international declaration at the United Nations calling for urgent AI safety protocols. The agreement emphasizes maintaining human control over artificial intelligence systems to prevent unintended consequences. This diplomatic move highlights growing global concern regarding the potential for catastrophic outcomes from frontier AI, contrasting sharply with political skepticism from figures like Donald Trump who dismiss such risks as exaggerated. The development signals Australia's active participation in emerging global governance frameworks designed to mitigate large-scale AI threats.

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PM signs global pact for human-led AI, Trump compares fears to ‘climate change hoax’Ahead of his speech to the UN in New York, Anthony Albanese joined 19 world leaders in signing a declaration calling for urgent AI safety protocols while Donald Trump compared their concerns to the “climate change hoax”. SUBSCRIBE to follow updates. All your news for a great price Unlock this story and more with your subscription Full Digital Access What’s included A refreshed puzzle experience Unlimited articles on app & web Subscriber-exclusive newsletters A digital version of Today’s Paper Pay As You Go No lock-in contract $1 a month for 2 monthsThen $35 charged monthly.* *Read the fine print Full Digital Access $1 charged monthly for a duration of 2 months, after which it automatically renews at $35 charged monthly. Renewals occur unless cancelled as per full Terms and Conditions. Each payment, once made, is non-refundable, subject to law. Not in conjunction with any other offer. New customers only. Prices after any early discounted periods may be varied as per full Terms and Conditions. See www.heraldsun.com.au/subscriptionterms for full details. 6 Months Upfront Lock in & save $69 Upfront for 6 months Then $35 charged monthly.* *Read the fine print Full Digital Access $69 charged upfront for the first 6 months then automatically renews to $35 charged monthly. Renewals occur unless cancelled as per full Terms and Conditions. Each payment, once made, is non-refundable, subject to law. Not in conjunction with any other offer. New customers only. Prices after the first 6 months may be varied as per full Terms and Conditions. See www.heraldsun.com.au/subscriptionterms for full details. Subscribe Other subscription options Print + Digital Subscriptions Corporate Subscriptions Student Subscription Verified journalism. Expert analysis. Study smarter and stay informed with a student subscription View offer View offer Your Selection: $0 Your Selection – Change selection Today’s Total $0 Read the fine print Terms and Conditions Sorry, we are unable to process your request at this time. Please try again later.