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The most comprehensive scientific understanding of artificial intelligence systems and their risks was published overnight, offering a “global handbook” to policymakers at an AI inflection point. The landmark document arrives ahead of a 30-nation AI safety summit in Paris next month with a message to decision makers that despite rapid changes “nothing about the future of general-purpose AI is inevitable”. “The report calls out that both AI companies and governments face really strong competitive pressure, which may lead them to de-prioritise risk management,” UNSW Professor Bronwyn Fox, who represents Australia in the global AI safety push, said.

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A globally coordinated 'handbook' on AI safety has been released, providing a comprehensive scientific understanding of AI systems and their associated risks. This document is intended to serve policymakers at a critical juncture for AI, highlighting that the future of general-purpose AI remains undetermined, and emphasizing the need for proactive risk management. It underscores the competitive pressures faced by AI companies and governments that might lead to deprioritization of safety measures. The handbook's publication precedes a 30-nation AI safety summit in Paris, indicating its significance for international collaborative AI governance and risk reduction efforts.

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