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Australian AI safety activists and academics are among hundreds of signatories of a new open letter demanding a ban on superintelligent AI systems until there is broad consensus they can be developed safely. More than 800 people have signed the letter so far, including heavyweight names like AI pioneer Geoffrey Hinton, Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak and Yoshua Bengio, one of the “godfathers” of AI. The letter, published on Wednesday, is the latest to be organised by Future of Life Institute, the self-described US not-for-profit working to reduce extreme risks from transformation technologies.

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The article highlights a significant initiative by Australian AI safety activists and academics, who have joined a global call for banning superintelligent AI systems until they can be developed safely. The open letter, organized by the Future of Life Institute, also features prominent figures like Geoffrey Hinton and Steve Wozniak among its over 800 signatories. This development underscores the growing concern around the existential risks posed by advanced AI technologies and the need for a broad consensus on safety measures. This collective action reflects global efforts to address severe AI risks and contribute to shaping AI governance and policy to prevent potential catastrophic outcomes.

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